KUALA LUMPUR – A total of 41 pukau-related scam cases involving losses amounting to RM1.35 million were investigated by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) last year.
This was an increase of 11 cases from 2024, when losses hit RM542,950.
And it is getting worse.In the first two months of this year alone, seven cases were reported with losses amounting to RM684,653.
Bukit Aman CCID director Comm Rusdi Mohd Isa said nine suspects were arrested in connection with such cases in 2024, while seven arrests were made last year.
“For the first two months of this year, a total of seven cases were reported but no arrests have been made yet,” he said.
Rusdi said authorities had filed three charges each in 2024 and 2025, as well as one charge this year.
He advised the public, particularly retirees and senior citizens, to remain vigilant and not easily trust strangers.
“Please do not easily believe anyone who suddenly offers help or requests assistance in suspicious circumstances.
“Do not hand over cash or jewellery to strangers for any reason. Instead, distance yourself immediately and seek help from those nearby if you feel pressured or overly persuaded,” he said.
Rusdi also urged the public to promptly lodge police reports if they become victims or witness any suspicious activity, stressing that awareness and vigilance remain key in combating scam-related crimes. – THE STAR