Marine biologist falls victim to phone scam, loses half a million ringgit


IPOH: A marine biologist here lost approximately RM500,000 after falling victim to a phone scam.

Perak police chief Comm Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 44-year-old victim was cheated by individuals who claimed to be from the police and accused him of being involved in money laundering and counterfeiting activities.

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