Scientist loses nearly RM500,000 in online investment scam


GEORGE TOWN: A scientist lost almost RM500,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam that promised lucrative returns.

State police chief Comm Datuk Azizee Azizee Ismail said the 26-year-old man lodged a police report on Monday (Dec 1) claiming he had been cheated by scammers posing as online investment agents.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

PM: No longer business as usual
RON95 prices steady as diesel climbs, RON97 drops
Goods with unpaid duties worth RM2.4mil seized
Swift action urged to help rakyat manage rising fuel costs
Soaring pride on the regional stage
Future Asean meets to be held virtually
Power bill to stay same for most
MACC offers Chai ‘travel deal’
Discovery application dismissed
NGOs call for RCI into Putra Heights blast

Others Also Read