Retiree, 73, Loses RM179,490 to Fake Police Macau Scam

A 73-year-old retiree has lost RM179,490 in a Macau scam after fraudsters posing as police officers accused him of money laundering and drug trafficking, Bernama reported.

Brickfields district police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said the victim was first contacted by two unidentified individuals who claimed to be police officers.

Victim Told to Surrender Cash and Jewellery

The suspects told the victim to surrender his bank cards, cash and jewellery for investigation purposes, according to police.

The victim met them at an apartment in Sri Petaling on Sept 8, where he handed over the money and valuables, Bernama reported.

He lodged a police report after realising he had been cheated.

“The total losses amounted to RM179,490,” ACP Hoo said when contacted on Sunday (Nov 8).

He said the losses involved cash handed over, gold purchases and transfers to three third-party bank accounts.

Police Investigate Macau Scam Under Section 420

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

Police are checking information with telecommunications companies and reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage as part of the investigation, ACP Hoo said.

No arrests were reported.

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