MIRI: A man in his 50s has been conned out of nearly RM900,000 in what police describe as a non-existent online investment scheme.
The case was confirmed by Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata in a media statement issued on today.
According to Mancha, the victim, a local private sector employee, was first approached via Facebook in mid-March 2025 by an individual offering a lucrative online business opportunity through a mobile application. The suspect, whose identity remains unknown, convinced the man to continue their correspondence over WhatsApp.
Attracted by the promise of profitable returns, the victim proceeded to transfer funds in several installments into a bank account provided by the suspect. The total amount lost is estimated to be RM900,000.
The man only realised he had been scammed when the suspect repeatedly demanded further payments, despite no returns ever being received.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise extreme caution when engaging in online investment offers, especially those from unverified sources. Investigations into the case are ongoing.
