JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 14 — A 65-year-old man lost RM668,800 after falling prey to a syndicate running a fake share investment scheme that promised high returns.
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 14 — A 65-year-old man lost RM668,800 after falling prey to a syndicate running a fake share investment scheme that promised high returns.
According to Kulai police chief ACP Tan Seng Lee, the victim reported yesterday that he was lured by an investment offer promoted through a mobile app called JBS Shop, which claimed to provide profits of 10 to 20 per cent within 24 hours.
Enticed by these promises, the victim made 25 payments to 17 different local bank accounts between November 28, 2025, and January 6, 2026.
“The victim later checked the app and saw that the supposed profits had reached USD102,303.64 (around RM415,000). However, when he tried to withdraw the funds, the transaction was blocked. Realising he had been scammed, he filed a police report,” ACP Tan said.
The case is now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Police have urged the public to stay alert and avoid investment schemes that guarantee unusually high returns in a short time. — Bernama
BANGKOK, April 24 — Thailand’s Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their 2021 move to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism, according to Thai media reports.
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed Kepala Batas MP Dr Siti Mastura’s appeal against a High Court ruling ordering her to pay RM825,000 in damages and costs for defaming three DAP leaders by linking them to former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng.
THE HAGUE, April 23 — Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the International Criminal Court after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his controversial “war on drugs.”