Getting on the wrong side of the law can be stressful. Whether it is being stopped for speeding or being wanted for something much more serious, it can make some people's cortisol levels shoot up.
Now imagine seeing your name on an arrest warrant being circulated on social media when you know you've done nothing wrong. A viral message on social media is falsely claiming that a person is wanted for violating the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Act 613).
Is this true?
VERDICT:
TRUE
According to the Chief Registrar's Office, such a message has been floating online with a screenshot of a fake warrant titled "NOTIS PEMBERITAHUAN, WARAN TANGKAP NO:77/0093-05/2025."
"This is a fake warrant and was not issued by this Office," it said on Facebook, Saturday (July 5).
It urged the public to be wary when receiving such documents from non-official channels.
"Any inquiries can be forwarded to komunikasikorporat@kehakiman.gov.my," it said.
