JOHOR BARU, — An elderly accountant lost more than RM2.27 million, after being deceived by an investment syndicate promoting the purchase of shares through the WhatsApp application.
Johor police chief CP M Kumar said the 75-year-old local man lodged a police report yesterday, claiming that he was involved in the scam since December 19 last year.
“The WhatsApp messages he received provided information on how to invest, and promised a good return in a short time.
“Attracted by the offer, the victim followed the instructions in the messages, downloaded an application, and registered a bank account to monitor his investment,” Kumar said in a statement today.
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