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Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan showing the drugs seized in a raid at two premises in Kajang and Kepong on Dec 21, 2025 during a press conference at the Semenyih police station, today. - Photo by Bernama

The victim lodged a police report last Wednesday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. - Photo illustrated via Canva

Amid concerns over the collection of biometric information, the government said the process only verifies whether applicants' actual faces match the photos on their identification cards and that the data will not be stored. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

The suspects misled the victim by promising a 20 per cent monthly return if the elderly man made an upfront payment of RM100,000.

The victim was instructed to file an online police report and open a new bank account for a purported Bank Negara investigation.

Investigations found that the scam syndicates typically use social media and instant messaging applications, offering part-time jobs that promise quick and high earnings before asking victims to make advance payments into mule accounts. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

A 60-year-old woman lodged a report on Saturday and further investigations are being conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

A private company manager lost more than RM2.54 million after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that falsely accused him of involvement in criminal activities in an incident here recently. Photo for illustrative purposes only: Canva.

Zaidi showing the police report and the factory photos.

Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo