Woman loses RM100,000 to Macau Scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A pensioner was cheated out of RM100,000 here last week in yet another case of a person snared by a Macau Scam syndicate.

The 61-year-old received calls from the syndicate at 9am on Aug 24 at her home in Padang Hiliran here.

Kuala Terengganu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Idris Abd Rafar said a suspect claiming to be an officer of the Summons Unit informed the victim that she had a final warning from the Kedah High Court involving an impersonation case.

“The individual told the victim that she had a company which had run up a debt of RM200,000.

“The victim denied the matter. The call was then transferred to a man who introduced himself as ‘Sergeant Anuar’. The ‘police officer’ told the victim that she was involved in a money laundering case.”

Idris said the victim was also told that her “company” was involved in the sale of illicit drugs.

The second suspect then said he would have to talk to his boss and a Bank Negara officer.

The call was transferred to an individual who claimed to be a Bank Negara officer, who asked the victim a number of questions, including details of her bank account.

“Fearing legal action, the victim provided details of her bank account.

“She checked her account the next day and was shocked to find RM100,000 missing,” Idris said.