KUCHING: A 34-year-old man has been remanded for three days beginning today to assist in investigations into an alleged cheating involving an offer to secure the release of a Chinese national woman who had been detained by immigration authorities.
Magistrate Leona Dominic Mojiliu granted the remand order to facilitate investigations under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
According to a source, the incident dates back to September 29, 2025, when the complainant’s female friend, a Chinese national, was allegedly detained by the Immigration Department.
The complainant subsequently approached the suspect, who allegedly offered assistance in securing the woman’s release.
The suspect reportedly assured the complainant that the woman would be released and that the matter would be resolved without any further legal action.
Believing the representation, the complainant agreed to the arrangement.
The suspect then allegedly requested several payments for the purported release process.
The complainant made four separate bank transfers amounting to a total of RM26,000.
However, on November 29, 2025, it was understood that the complainant discovered that the woman had been subjected to legal action by the Immigration Department and had been deported to her home country.
Realising that he may have been deceived, the complainant reportedly lodged a police report, claiming losses amounting to RM26,000.
The case is being investigated by Inspector Mohd Kamarul Anuar Halim, and investigations are ongoing.
The suspect was represented by legal counsel during the remand proceedings.
