Pahang: An elderly woman lost RM100,000 after being deceived by a syndicate impersonating a Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) officer and a court representative last Sunday. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman revealed that the 60-year-old victim received a call from a suspect who falsely claimed that she was involved in money laundering and was required to declare her savings.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the victim was instructed to declare her savings by transferring money into accounts specified by the suspect. The unsuspecting woman made four bank transfers to two accounts between March 7 and 9, amounting to RM100,000. Her realization of the scam occurred when the suspect demanded additional funds.

Yahaya urged the public to verify any suspicious calls with the police or relevant government agencies to avoid becoming victims of such scams.