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SEREMBAN: A 59 year old employee has been scammed out of nearly RM694,000 in a phone scam in Tampin, near here.
The head of Negri Sembilan’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Supt Aibee Ab Ghani, said the victim had received a call from a man on October 27 accusing him of being involved in money laundering activities.
“The caller told the victim that an arrest warrant will be issued and this scared him.
“The call was then transferred to Sjn Tan and ASP Yong and the victim was asked about his online banking details, including his password,” he said, adding that the victim had RM363,900 on his account.
The victim was told that the information was necessary for authorities to conduct an “audit.”
Supt Aibee said that the victim was also told to post a further RM 260,000 for her “bond” and RM 70,000 for “legal fees”.
During the following days, the victim continued to receive messages about withdrawing cash from her bank account, but was told by the suspects that the money would be returned.
The victim was also asked to attend a hearing at the Tampin Magistrates Court on December 12.
“On the day of her alleged hearing, the victim received a call from a DSP Chew telling her to post another RM 135,000 for her bond.
“However, the victim told the caller that he had run out of cash,” he said.
The victim eventually realized that he had been scammed and filed a police report.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
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