Melaka Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt E. Sundra Rajan said the victim had befriended a woman who claimed to be from China through the WeChat dating site on Nov 26, last year.
“The victim was told of a chance to earn lucrative returns by transferring money into a supposed online investment scheme called ‘Malaishop.CN’ after a few days of communication, ” he said on Thursday . Supt Sundra said the victim, thinking he could earn easy money, transferred the cash to the scammer in five transactions in multiple bank accounts beginning last year.Supt Sundra said the victim became suspicious and lodged a police report on Wednesday .
“There is no such thing as easy money and I hope people don’t get trapped in widespread online investment scams, ” he said. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which provides for a maximum jail term of 10 years and whipping, and a fine if convicted.
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