Seremban: During the first five months of this year, Seremban recorded 611 commercial crime cases, resulting in losses of nearly RM17.6 million, compared with 587 cases and losses totaling RM30.1 million in the corresponding period last year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Seremban district police chief ACP Mohd Yatim Osman stated that fraud cases accounted for the highest number at 552, with losses of RM15.8 million. This was followed by 10 criminal breach of trust cases which resulted in losses of RM1.8 million, 37 unlicensed moneylending cases with losses of RM4,740, and 12 counterfeit currency cases with losses of RM1,520.

Mohd Yatim highlighted that fraud cases involved various modus operandi, including online scams, fake umrah packages, and non-existent sales. He emphasized the importance of public awareness and urged people not to be easily deceived, as these syndicates often target senior citizens and retirees. He advised against sharing personal details, such as bank account or identity card numbers, with unknown individuals.

In a press briefing at the Seremban district police headquarters, Mohd Yatim, 59, was introduced as the new district police chief, succeeding ACP Azahar Abdul Rahim, who retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. Mohd Yatim previously held the position of Chief Assistant Director (Traffic Control) in the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department at Bukit Aman and brings over 30 years of service experience.

The handover of duties ceremony was attended by Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad, and included the signing and exchange of documents between the officers. Mohd Yatim expressed his commitment to maintaining a policing agenda rooted in integrity and improving services to the public, with a focus on strengthening crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and combating drug abuse.