Engineer loses RM275,000 to online scam


ALOR SETAR: A 57-year-old engineer lost RM275,000 after falling for an online investment scam, say police.

Kedah Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Loi Yew Lik said the victim responded to an investment offer involving Chinese currency on April 20 by clicking a WhatsApp link.

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