RM2.77bil lost to financial scams last year, highest in three years, says Home Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM2.77bil was lost through financial scams last year, the highest figure over the past three years, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

The Home Ministry said that RM5.62bil was lost due to financial scams between 2023 and 2025. In 2023, financial scams recorded losses up to RM1.28bil, with the figure rising to RM1.57bil in 2024.

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