Teluk intan: Police arrested two men yesterday over unlicensed money-lending and possession of ATM cards belonging to others, during an operation codenamed Ops Vulture in Teluk Intan. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said the suspects were arrested by the district's Commercial Crime Investigation Division.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the first arrest took place at a Maybank ATM in Teluk Intan, involving a man who was making a cash withdrawal. Authorities discovered two ATM cards belonging to other people and RM300 cash on him. "Following leads provided by the suspect, police then conducted a raid at a money-lending premises along Jalan Ah Cheong, Teluk Intan, which led to the arrest of a second man," ACP Chua Kok Lian stated in a statement today.

Further investigation at the premises revealed three additional ATM cards and several pieces of gold jewellery, believed to be linked to the case. The total value of the seized items was estimated at RM2,050. Both suspects are currently detained at the Hilir Perak District Police Headquarters, with a remand order in place until September 6 to facilitate further investigation.

The case is being investigated under Sections 420 and 424 of the Penal Code, which pertain to fraud and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. ACP Chua Kok Lian issued a warning to the public, advising against handing over ATM cards or allowing others to use them, even when offered rewards. He emphasized the importance of avoiding suspicious dealings involving bank accounts or ATM cards, as misuse for criminal activities will lead to serious legal consequences.