BATU PAHAT: A local man claimed to have lost RM230,000 after he was conned by a caller disguising himself as a “Police Officer” in a phone scam syndicate.
Batu Pahat OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulanuar Mushadda Abdullah Sani said the 67-year-old victim received a call from the “police officer” on Nov 21, 2025.
“The bogus police officer claimed that the victim’s name has been listed as one of the suspects to be detained for being involved in scamming activities,’’ he said in a statement.
ACP Shahrulanuar said the suspect then directed the victim to provide his bank account details and transferred the money into the bank account given by the suspect.
“The suspect informed the victim that the National Audit Department will investigate the money deposited into the bank account,’’ he said.
ACP Shahrulanuar said the victim then made bank transfers in stages amounting to RM230,000 in the bank account on Dec 3, this year.
“After completing the transactions, the suspect directed the victim to deposit more money but the victim refused as he already realised that he had been cheated,’’ he said.
ACP Shahrulanuar said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and the punishment for this offence includes imprisonment for one to 10 years, whipping, and a fine.
He 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, CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101599 or go to Facebook@jsjkpdrm and @cybercrimealertrmp
Scam victims are advised to call the National Scam Response Centre at 997 to report their case.
