Miri retiree loses over RM2.5mil in online investment scam


KUCHING: A retiree in his 60s from Miri has lost over RM2.5mil after falling victim to an online investment scam.

Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim lodged a police report after realising he had not received any returns from an investment after making several transfers to an account provided by a suspect.

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