Johor Contractor Falls Victim To RM688K Investment Scam Promising 410% Returns

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The 50-year-old victim from Johor Bahru was initially enticed by a Facebook advertisement on 26 July. Between 31 July and 8 September, the victim made 17 transfers totalling RM688,000 to three different bank accounts.However, in early September, when he tried to withdraw more funds, he was told to increase his investment first.

The victim’s suspicions were finally aroused when he attempted to contact the purported investment company for verification.Police have launched an investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which deals with cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.

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