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Sexagenarian loses over RM289,000 in non-existent investment scam

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BATU PAHAT: A sexagenarian claimed to have lost RM289,067.58 after being tricked into investing in a non-existent online investment scheme introduced by a woman on social media he befriended last month.

Batu Pahat district police chief ACP Ismail Dollah said the 68-year-old local man claimed that he was dealing with the woman through Facebook and WhatsApp on Aug 24.

"The victim was then asked to download the 'Nicshare' application by clicking on the investment link. The victim provided information such as name, identity card number and bank account details for registration.

 

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