Woman Loses RM108,000 in Elaborate Malaysian Scam

A 58-year-old woman in Malaysia recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing RM108,000. The perpetrator, posing as an MCMC and police officer, convinced the victim to transfer her money to various accounts for an alleged audit. This deception involved sixteen separate transactions. According to Superintendent Roslan Mohamad Talib, Chief of Police for Tangkak District, the victim filed a report on Sunday, having received the initial fraudulent call on May 9th. He stated, "The victim reported the incident on Sunday after receiving a phone call on May 9th." The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Authorities are warning the public to be cautious of similar scams and to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre at 997 if they suspect fraudulent activity. This incident highlights the importance of remaining vigilant against financial scams and the need for increased public awareness.