KOTA KINABALU: A Malaysian man who “leased” his bank account to a scam syndicate has been sentenced to three years’ jail in Lahad Datu.
The 28-year-old was arrested after RM92,000 was transferred to his bank account, before the money was to be forwarded to other parties.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of directly or indirectly engaging in a transaction using his account or payment instrument at a financial institution without a lawful purpose in the Sessions Court on Friday.
Lahad Datu police had earlier opened investigations into an online scam case involving a bogus agriculture officer who offered a non-existent solar supply project.
The victim had paid a total of RM92,000 in six transactions to a bank account belonging to the local man.
Police advised the public not to fall for scams and avoid being used as account mules.
Mule account holders can be jailed between three and 10 years or fined at least RM10,000 and up to RM150,000, or both, upon conviction.
