Cat conned: Woman loses RM3,230 in online feline purchase

Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department head Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 24-year-old woman claimed that she had paid the amount for the delivery of the two cats, a British Shorthair and a British Longhair, which were advertised for RM290 and RM240, respectively.

"However, she became suspicious after the man continued to ask for money, citing various reasons, including to obtain the birth certificates of the two feline, and told him that she wanted to cancel the purchase and for her money to be returned. Supt Mohd Wazir said the victim lodged a report at the Kuantan police headquarters here and the case would be investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which provides an imprisonment for up to 10 years and whipping and is liable to fine, if found guilty.

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