Childhood friend treated him like a blank cheque


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Cheated and used: Tan (centre) showing the various fake emblems, certificate and car stickers he received. With him are Chong (right), Theng (left) and his parents at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: A 26-year-old man paid a heavy price for being too trusting – in this case, in a childhood friend. As a result, he was cheated of more than RM3mil over fake honorary titles and “police affiliations”.

Admitting that he was motivated by pride, Tan Yong Sheng from Sabak Bernam, Selangor, said his childhood friend asked him to join a non-existent “Kelab Bekas Polis Selangor” to enjoy VIP benefits.

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