By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 10: A local 47-year-old woman from Kuching is the latest victim to a phone scam, losing over RM1.5 million to several individuals posing as police officers and court officials.
In a statement, Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that on Dec 23, 2025, the victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to be from the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters, who informed her that her phone number had been used for fraudulent activities.
The call was then transferred to the Kajang District Police Headquarters, where she was told that she was involved in a money laundering case.
Subsequently, the victim communicated with several individuals posing as police officers and court officials, who convinced the victim that her name was linked to a criminal case.
The victim was instructed to carry out 18 money transfer transactions into seven different bank accounts, involving a total amount of RM1,547,727.
“On Feb 1, 2026, she realised that she had been scammed after discovering that all WhatsApp conversations had been deleted.
“The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, for cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property, which carries a punishment of imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than ten years, whipping, and may also include a fine upon conviction,” he said.
He also advised members of the public who receive suspicious calls to remain calm, immediately end the call, and refrain from sharing any personal or banking information with unknown callers.
“Check suspicious bank account numbers and phone numbers via the official PDRM Semak Mule portal.
“Any enquiries or complaints may be made via the Commercial Crime Investigation Department hotline by calling 011-62890089 or sending an e-mail to kjsjkswk@rmp.gov.my, or by contacting the 24-hour National Scam Response Centre at 997,” he said. — DayakDaily
