LIMBANG: A retiree lost RM62,000 in a love scam after she fell for the false promises of an alleged life partner.
Limbang police chief Supt Parum Niot said the unfortunate incident unfolded when she met the man in August through TikTok and their communication later shifted to WhatsApp in September.
The suspect, who claimed to be working with a company in Sarawak, began soliciting money under the guise of needing funds for his mother’s medical treatment.
He assured the victim that the borrowed amount would be promptly repaid.
“The victim, placing her trust in the man, transferred a total of RM62,000 across nine separate transactions into five different bank accounts.
“Unfortunately, the promised repayment never materialised and the victim reported the incident to the police,” he said.
An investigation paper has been opened under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property.
Parum also issued a warning to the public, urging them not to readily place their trust in unknown individuals encountered through social media platforms.
To combat such fraudulent activities, the public is encouraged to report any information related to commercial crime cases in the district by contacting the Limbang district police headquarters (IPD) at 085-211466/252 or the Limbang Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) chief Insp Johari Mudin at 019-8280895.
