GEORGE TOWN, July 5 — A 47-year-old female stockbroker has lost RM1.24 million in a phone scam after being duped by individuals posing as Pos Laju staff and police officers. The victim was told that a suspicious package under her name had been intercepted and that her bank account was linked to a money laundering investigation.
Fearing arrest, she followed instructions to transfer funds for so-called “audit” purposes. Penang Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim made 26 online transfers to five different bank accounts over five days between June 26 and 30.
She only realised it was a scam after consulting her family. The case is now being probed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, with authorities working to trace the syndicate involved. Police urge the public to remain vigilant and not to share personal or banking details over suspicious calls.
Verification of claims can be done via the Semak Mule portal, and any suspected scams should be reported immediately to NSRC at 997.
