Melaka fraud victims include professions, RM66mil in losses linked to 1,900 online fraud cases


MELAKA: Online fraud cases in Melaka continue to show a worrying trend after 1,976 cases were recorded, with losses of more than RM65.9mil for the period from Jan 1 to Monday (Dec 15) compared to RM72mil in losses recorded throughout 2024.

State deputy science, technology, innovation and digital communications committee chairman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem said during the same period, a total of 1,229 arrests were made involving 740 charges.

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