KEPALA BATAS: A healthcare worker recently lost over RM1.2 million after falling victim to an online investment scam.
Seberang Perai Utara police chief Anuar Abdul Rahman said the commercial crime investigation division received a report from the 58-year-old victim on Friday.
“The victim saw an ad for investment on Facebook at 10am on Dec 20. Interested in the package, the victim transferred money to seven bank accounts and was promised returns of 500% to 800% on the capital,” he said in a statement today.
He said the victim lodged a police report after failing to receive any returns.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.