Telegram most-used app by investment scam syndicates, say police

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KUALA LUMPUR: Telegram is the most-used application by investment scam syndicates, says Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

He said that in total 4,205 investment scams have been recorded between Jan and Sept 22 of this year, leading to RM526,970mil in losses. "For investments, it is better to refer to the authorities in charge such as Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission," he said. "Between Jan 1 and Sept 22, a total of 1,369 bank accounts belonging to 487 mule companies have been used by investment scam syndicates," he said.

 

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