Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 67-year-old victim was initially drawn to the scheme after encountering an advertisement on YouTube, on Dec 8, 2024.
“Enticed by the offer, the victim transferred a total of RM160,000 from her savings, in three transactions to two bank accounts provided by the suspect,” he said in a statement, today.
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