KUALA LUMPUR: The family of four who died at Desa ParkCity on Aug 27 had never lodged a police report over an alleged investment linked to a “love scam”, say police.
Kuala Lumpur Police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said checks found that none of the victims had made a police report concerning the matter.
“However, investigations into the matter are still ongoing under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
“As such, details of the findings or developments in the investigation cannot be disclosed at this time to ensure that the investigation is not compromised and to safeguard its integrity,” he said.
Comm Fadil was responding to questions on the progress of investigations into alleged investment and “love scam” elements in the case involving the family of four at Desa ParkCity.
On Aug 27, a 48-year-old man died after falling from a residential building at Desa ParkCity.
Police received a report of the incident at 3.32pm, headed to the man’s residential unit and forced open the door with the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Department.
Inside, they found three more persons dead in separate rooms.
They were the man’s 47-year-old wife and their two children – a nine-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy.
The three had suffered severe injuries to their necks, while a knife believed to have been used in the incident was also found inside the unit.
The case is being investigated for murder, while a sudden death report was also lodged.
Post-mortem examinations found that the two children died from stab wounds to their necks.
An examination of their mother found that she died from injuries to her neck and chest.
Meanwhile, the examination on the 48-year-old man found that he died from multiple injuries sustained in a fall from a height.
Police had earlier said a note believed to have been left by the man was found on the dining table at the residence.
The note reportedly referred to losses and debts amounting to RM260,000 allegedly linked to a “love scam”.
Comm Fadil urged the public to remain vigilant against love scam syndicates that target victims through social media, dating applications and online communication platforms.
“Suspects typically use convincing identities and profiles to build relationships and gain the trust of victims before manipulating their emotions to obtain money.
“Requests for money are usually made under various pretexts, including emergencies, medical treatment, travel, business matters or financial difficulties.
“In some cases, suspects may promise a more serious relationship or marriage to convince victims to hand over money,” he said.
Comm Fadil advised the public not to easily trust acquaintances met through social media, and to verify their identities before developing relationships or conducting transactions.
He also urged people not to hand over money to acquaintances or partners whom they had never met, or share banking information such as one-time passwords, transaction authorisation codes, PINs, passwords or bank account details.
The public can also check suspicious bank account numbers or telephone numbers through the SemakMule portal before carrying out any transactions.
