SEREMBAN: Police have arrested a television actress and her husband to assist in investigations into a RM1.5mil fraud case related to the sale of a nonexistent plot of land in Selangor.
Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Azahar Abdul Rahim said the couple, aged 41 and 35, were detained in Kg Sungai Serai in Hulu Langat, Selangor, on Wednesday (March 4) night.
Police began probing the case following a report lodged by a 56-year-old man in January.
"The victim, who was previously involved in property development, claimed a friend had in September 2023 offered him the opportunity to buy a few lots of land in Cheras.
"He claimed that the friend told him that the lots had been awarded to him by the state government," he said here on Thursday (March 5).
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ACP Azahar said the victim claimed he was taken in and transferred the money in 195 transactions.
The victim also claimed that he transferred the cash into the bank accounts of his friend's father and wife.
ACP Azahar said police obtained a court order on Thursday morning to remand the couple for three days until Saturday (March 7).
He also advised the public to exercise caution when approached by individuals who claim they were able to secure state government land.
"Please make the necessary checks before making any payment," he said.
The case is being probed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a jail term of between one and 10 years, caning and a fine upon conviction.
