SARATOK: A 27-year-old man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a non-existent investment scheme that caused a 63-year-old victim to lose RM1,950.
Saratok district police chief DSP Mathew Maggie said the case was reported after the victim claimed he had transferred money to a bank account used by the suspect.
He said the victim had come across an investment advertisement on Facebook offering several packages and later contacted a supposed financial advisor via a WhatsApp link provided in the post.
“On June 23, the victim made the first transfer at the Kabong Hawker Centre, followed by a second transfer on June 25 after being told his investment account needed a limit upgrade.
“Investigations found the suspect was the owner of the bank account used in the transactions.
“The suspect claimed he had handed his ATM card to another individual for borrowing purposes and was unaware it would be used for fraudulent activities,” he said in a statement.
Police have arrested the suspect, who will be charged on Dec 22 at the Saratok Magistrates’ Court under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
