Kuala terengganu: A women's clothing saleswoman lost RM290,910 after falling victim to an investment scam syndicate. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor stated that the 61-year-old woman encountered an enticing online investment advertisement on Facebook in May.

Azli explained that the investment package appeared appealing as it required only a small initial capital with the promise of significant returns within just three hours. The victim, swayed by the offer, proceeded to make several capital payments. She was initially informed that her investment had yielded profits, but was then told that additional payments were necessary to cover management costs before she could receive her returns.

Despite making these payments, the victim did not receive the promised profits. She was subsequently deceived by another individual who posed as a police officer, claiming they could assist in recovering her investment. Azli further detailed that, in her desperation to reclaim her funds and the anticipated profits, the victim continued to make payments to another suspect who claimed expertise in handling online fraud cases.

Between June 14 and July 31, the victim made a total of 16 payments into different bank accounts, utilizing her savings and proceeds from pawning her jewelry. Realizing she had been scammed, the victim filed a police report at 12.59 pm yesterday. The case is currently under investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code.