SEREMBAN: A television actress and her husband have had their remand extended by another day to assist in a RM1.5mil land fraud investigation, says the police.
Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Azahar Abdul Rahim said the couple, aged 41 and 35 years old, respectively, would remain under remand until Sunday (March 8).
Police began probing the duo following a report lodged by a 56-year-old man in January.
The victim, who was previously involved in property development, had claimed that a friend had in September 2023 offered him the opportunity to buy a few lots of land in Cheras.
The friend claimed the lots had been awarded to him by the state government.
ACP Azahar said the victim also claimed that he transferred the cash into the bank accounts of his friend's father and wife.
The police had obtained a court order on March 5 to remand the couple for three days until Saturday (March 7).
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.
