4 April 2024
Penang police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in separate online scams, with total losses for the victims amounting to RM41,447.70.
Barat Daya district police chief, Superintendent Kamarul Rizal Jenal, revealed that the arrests occurred on Wednesday at various locations across the state.
- Case 1 (RM22,806 Loss): A 37-year-old man is accused of acting as a mule account holder for a syndicate targeting victims with fake online part-time jobs. The scam originated from a police report filed in Batu Maung.
- Case 2 (RM9,269.70 Loss): A 54-year-old man allegedly held a mule account for a syndicate that tricked victims into paying commissions for online part-time job commissions that never materialized.
- Case 3 (RM9,372 Loss): A 38-year-old man is linked to a syndicate that deceived victims with non-existent online loans. The investigation found transactions totaling RM9,372 transferred to his account.
All three cases are being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.