BAU, JULY 26 – A civil servant in his 30’s has fallen prey to the infamous Macau scam, resulting in a loss of RM160,000.
Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department Chief Superintendent Maria Rasid said the victim received a call from an unknown woman at 03-26129600, who claimed to be from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
To which the victim was allegedly told that he had RM38,000 of overdue taxes from Anco Marketing and Supply Company, registered under the victim’s name.
The victim was then ordered to lodge a police report over the phone to Inspector Muhammad Ali (017-3936039) and ACP Datuk Syahrizal (017-8144901), supposedly of the Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters.
He was also accused of money laundering and drug-related crimes.
The victim added that he was then asked to fill in his personal and bank details to ‘clear his name’ and solve the case.
The scammers proceeded to demand RM228,000 as a court fee.
The victim, having insufficient funds, made a personal loan with a financial instituition, credited to his savings account.
The victim only realised the scam, after receiving a call from the financial instituition, stating that two transactions totalling RM160,000 were made from his savings account.
PDRM advices the public to stay calm and end any calls received regarding issues such as involvement in crime, money laundering and overdue taxes. Also reminding the public that the police and other government agencies will never request money to solve cases.
