MUAR: A local businesswoman says she was cheated of RM385,000 in her savings by a foreigner who wooed her online and got her to join an investment scheme.
Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 50-year-old victim befriended the man, purportedly from China, via social media and developed an online romantic relationship with him.
“The suspect, who claimed to be a computer engineer, then offered her an investment scheme which could generate 50% in profits," he said in a statement on Friday (July 25).
ACP Raiz Muhkliz said the victim then made 12 transactions totalling RM385,000 from June 27 until July 10 to two bank accounts registered under a company.
He said the victim made RM600,000 in profit as shown on the investment platform but when she wanted to withdraw the money, the suspect directed her deposit a further RM100,000.
“She refused and tried to contact the suspect several times but failed," he added.
He said the victim then lodged a police report on Thursday (July 25) and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
ACP Raiz Mukhliz reminded the public to be alert and careful especially in matters involving financial transactions or when dealing with unknown persons.
Scam victims are advised to call the National Scam Response Centre at 997 to lodge reports.
