Nigerian swindlers nabbed in Subang Jaya

GEORGE TOWN: Police nabbed five Nigerians over a “phishing” scam which resulted in their victim suffering RM10,000 in losses.

Penang Commercial Crime Department chief ACP Azmi Adam said the five, aged between 21 and 24, were detained at separate locations in Subang Jaya on Monday.

He said the victim, a 48-year-old executive in Penang, lost her money when she clicked on a link after receiving an email on April 9. The victim subsequently lodged a police report when she discovered her money was missing.

“Police also seized several mobile phones, laptops and bank cards,” he said in a press conference today.

Azmi said the suspects have been remanded for two weeks to assist in investigations and urged the public not to click on links from unverified sources.

Phishing is the attempt by online thieves to acquire sensitive information, like bank passwords, by masking as trusted entities via electronic communication.