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KUCHING, June 27: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen claims that more questions and suspicions have arisen regarding the case of Madam Bong, who lost approximately RM123,900 in savings at the end of April after falling victim to a scam.
In a press statement today, Chong mentioned that Madam Bong has finally received an investigation report from Bank Islam.
“This morning, we met with the branch manager along with Madam Bong, and based on the report, more suspicions and questions have arisen regarding the entire incident. This case is particularly suspicious on two fronts,” he said.
“First and foremost, the personal particulars, such as the handphone number and email address recorded by the bank, are completely unfamiliar and foreign to Madam Bong. This is despite the bank having done verification at the time of the opening of the bank account by calling Madam Bong at her actual handphone number.
“Secondly, Madam Bong opened her account on April 25, 2023 and subsequently transferred over RM100,000 to her Bank Islam account. On April 26, 2023, four transactions were made, transferring out RM99,900 from her account.”
Chong noted that they were informed by Bank Islam that each platform, including IBG (Interbank GIRO) and the mobile banking app, has a transaction limit of RM50,000 per day.
“On April 26, 2023, two transfers were made using IBG, and another two transfers were made using the bank app,” he added.
He went on to say that the person behind the scam is obviously aware of the procedures and limits imposed by Bank Islam on Madam Bong’s account.
“This is why each transaction conveniently falls well within the limit of RM50,000 per day per platform,” he remarked.
Chong continued stating, “We will continue to follow up on this matter and have scheduled a meeting with the branch manager and the regional operation manager to get to the bottom of this.
“We will ensure that Madam Bong is compensated for the unauthorised transfer of funds.” — DayakDaily
