Kota tinggi: A pensioner lost RM750,000 after being defrauded by an individual who impersonated a police officer by stating that the victim's name was involved in money laundering activities. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Yusof Othman revealed that the 60-year-old victim was initially contacted by the suspect in September. The suspect ordered the victim via WhatsApp to hand over copies of his two ATM cards, supposedly to clear his name from the charges in the case.

Supt Yusof Othman explained that the senior citizen was promised the money would be returned after the investigation was completed. However, the victim realized he had been defrauded when the money withdrawn from his account was not returned. Consequently, the victim lodged a police report yesterday, and the case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

He further advised the public to stay informed about the latest modus operandi of commercial crimes by following the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID)'s official social media page. He also urged victims of fraud to contact the National Financial Crimes Prevention Centre (NSRC) at 997 immediately for assistance.