Retiree in Seremban loses RM1.82mil to Macau scam


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 24 Dec 2020

SEREMBAN: A retired teacher here has been cheated of RM1.82mil in a Macau scam.

State Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Aibee Ab Ghani said the 66-year-old victim had received a call from a man claiming to be "Sgt Albert Lai" on Oct 28, and was accused of being involved in cheating and money-laundering activities.

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