KULAI: An accountant claimed to have lost RM155,182.97 after being hoodwinked by a syndicate offering multi-profits within 24 hours in a non-existent investment scheme.
Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said the 47-year-old victim, a local woman, made 17 transactions amounting to RM155,182.97 to two local bank accounts from March 30, 2025 until Dec 15, 2025.
“Upon checking her online trading platform apps, the victim found that she made RM437,740,” he said in a statement.
ACP Tan said the victim only realised she was cheated after her attempts to withdraw the money were futile, and the apps were also blocked.
“The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,” he said, adding that the victim lodged a police report on Wednesday (May 13).
ACP Tan reminded the public to be alert and careful especially in matters involving financial transactions when dealing with unknown persons.
The public can also can go to Semak Mule, CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559 or 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.
