By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Oct 7: A 40-year-old businessman lost RM165,750 after falling victim to a non-existent online business investment scheme.
Miri District Police Chief ACP Muhd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the case was reported to the Miri Commercial Crime Investigation Division (BSJKD) yesterday (Oct 6).
“On Sept 23, 2025, the complainant received a WhatsApp message from the number 011-2821 2290 (suspect), asking if his car had been repaired.
“The complainant did not recognize the number, and the suspect admitted that the text was sent to the wrong number,” he said in a statement.
After a brief exchange and a video call, the caller—believed to be a woman—introduced him to an investment opportunity through an app called AIGOU, claiming it was a trading platform.
The victim downloaded the app, believing he owned an online store selling various goods supplied by vendors, and went on to make 18 transactions to four different bank accounts for supposed stock purchases.
He only realized it was a scam when he could not withdraw his profits.
Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and urged the public to stay alert and verify any investment offers through Bank Negara Malaysia or the Securities Commission websites before investing.
Victims of online scams are urged to contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 immediately after making any suspicious transactions.
The public can verify phone numbers and bank accounts through “Check Scammers CCID” or the website semakmule.rmp.gov.my before transferring money and follow the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), Cyber Crime Alert Royal Malaysia Police and Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department on Facebook for updates on the latest scam tactics. — DayakDaily
