MUAR: A technician with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) claimed to have lost RM292,186.50 after he was hoodwinked by two individuals in a phone scam syndicate
Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 48-year-old victim received a call from an individual on Aug 18, 2025, claiming to be an insurance representative.
“The call was then connected to a person disguising as a police officer who claimed that the victim was involved in money laundering activities,’’ he said in a statement.
ACP Raiz Mukhliz said the police officer informed the victim that a police warrant had been issued against him for the criminal activity.
He said the victim then made 32 transactions amounting to RM292,186.50 from Aug 18, until Nov 21, upon instruction from the suspect as bail payment and inspection by Bank Negara.
“The victim only realised he was conned after the suspect was not contactable," said ACP Raiz Mukhliz, adding that the money lost were from the victim’s savings and bank loans.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and the punishment for this offense includes imprisonment for one to 10 years, whipping, and a fine.
ACP Raiz Mukhliz reminded the public to be alert and careful especially in matters involving financial transactions when dealing with unknown persons.
The public can also go to Semak Mule, contact the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1599 or visit Facebook@jsjkpdrm and @cybercrimealertrmp
Scam victims are advised to call the National Scam Response Centre at 997 to report their case.
