A university student was defrauded of RM68,850 by a phone scam syndicate impersonating delivery company staff and police officers.
Superintendent Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin, Chief of Pekan District Police, said the woman, in her 20s, received a phone call from a man claiming to be a delivery company employee on August 26.
“The call was then connected to a police officer from the Perak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK), who falsely accused the victim of being involved in a money laundering syndicate,” he explained.
Fearing legal consequences, the victim complied with all instructions and transferred her money into five bank accounts as directed by the scammers.
“The victim became suspicious after being asked to make additional payments. The total loss amounted to RM68,850, which was her personal savings,” said Mohd Zaidi.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
