A restaurant owner in Tangkak was scammed of RM364,500 after a fake police officer accused her of money laundering and obtained her banking details.
TANGKAK: A restaurant owner was deceived out of RM364,500 by an individual impersonating a police officer.
Tangkak district police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the 58-year-old victim was contacted on Jan 23 by the suspect, who accused her of involvement in money-laundering activities.
“Out of fear, the victim disclosed her company’s online banking details, including the one-time password (OTP) to the suspect as instructed,” he said in a statement.
This led to the victim’s online banking account being taken over by a third party.
Money was subsequently transferred without her knowledge.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
