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KUCHING, Aug 24: A man in his 40s who works as a human resource supervisor in Kuching lost RM980,000 to an online bitcoin investment scam.
From mid-July to mid-August this year, he transferred funds in stages to 34 different bank accounts, enticed by an alluring investment scheme.
Sarawak Commissioner of Police Dato Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri confirmed that a police report has been lodged regarding the fraudulent incident.
“The victim had on July 18 received a message on WhatsApp from an unknown number who identified themselves as a bitcoin investment agent,” he said in a statement today.
The victim was subsequently directed to a Telegram link (http://.t.me/paliah) and provided identification to initiate investment activities through a website (https://www.intercambio903.cc/trade/tradelist.html).
The victim followed instructions to deposit funds for investment, with promises of returns ranging from 20 to 50 per cent.
He only realised he had been scammed after not receiving any profit returns from the investment so far.
Mohd Azman reiterated his advice to the public, emphasising the use of solely official platforms registered with Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia to engage in investment opportunities.
He also warned against interacting with or clicking on any links that prompt the download of applications onto personal devices.
“Investments promising high returns in a short timeframe should not be trusted,” he further cautioned. — DayakDaily
