KUALA LUMPUR: A love scam victim lost millions over nearly a decade without a single face-to-face interaction. At a press conference on Tuesday (Dec 17), Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf stated that this might be the longest single case of a victim being duped in a love...
KEMAMAN: An elderly man has lost RM704,000 after falling victim to a fake investment scheme on WhatsApp. Acting Kemaman District Police Chief Dept Supt Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the 73-year-old businessman encountered an investment advertisement on the app promising lucrative returns. "Attracted by the offer, the victim joined the investment scheme known as Saham L-5 Cicc...
IPOH: The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is monitoring the surroundings of Pantai Teluk Batik following the sighting of a crocodile in the area on Thursday (Dec 12). State director Yusoff Shariff said no traps have been set as the department is prioritising observation, and urged visitors the area to be careful. "We advise the...
PETALING JAYA: The public is advised to be cautious when approached by individuals or groups claiming to collect aid for Palestine. “Those who wish to give any form of aid are advised to check the validity of the representatives... as well as take careful steps to avoid becoming scam victims," Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin...
