LUBOK ANTU: The Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) here has arrested a man for allegedly acting as a mule account holder linked to two online scam cases.
The suspect, who is in his early 20s, was detained by a team led by Lubok Antu CCID chief Insp Muhammad Asyraf Azmi at around 12.50pm last Saturday (Sept 27).
It was believed that the suspect is linked to two online fraud cases involving losses amounting to RM38,000 reported in Penang and Selangor.
Following this, Lubok Antu district police headquarters (IPD) urged the public not to lend, allow, rent or sell their bank accounts to anyone for any purpose.
Such action is an offence under Section 424 of the Penal Code and Section 29(1) of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
Both of which carry penalties including imprisonment, a fine, or both, if found guilty.
