A local woman aged 21 has been arrested to assist investigations into a suspected scam involving non-existent loan offers.
Saratok district police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the arrest was made following a police report lodged at the Sungai Maong Police Station in Kuching on 16 June 2026.
He said preliminary investigations found that the suspect was the owner of a bank account allegedly used in transactions linked to the case.
“Investigations also revealed that the account has been inactive since April 2026,” he said in a statement.
Police further discovered that RM725 had been deposited into the suspect’s account in March 2026, believed to be connected to mule account activities.
The suspect, however, claimed she was unaware of the transactions, according to initial police findings.
Mathew said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
