Malaysia! 2023 Lima rakyat Malaysia yang menjadi mangsa pemerdagangan manusia untuk dijadikan ‘scammer’ sebuah syarikat di Laos selamat pulang ke tanah air hari ini, Lebih 300 rakyat Malaysia yang masih terperangkap dalam sindiket pemerdagangan manusia dipercayai menunggu masa untuk dipindahkan dari Myanmar ke pusat sindiket baharu di pinggir Tonpheung, Police rescued a 22-year-old woman believed to have been kept confined by a syndicate to be sent to a neighbouring country to work, Lelaki bergelar Datuk yang didakwa menipu ratusan pelabur membabitkan kerugian kira-kira RM1 billion diarahkan oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di Malaysia dan United Kingdom (UK) untuk membayar Kumpulan Zavarco lebih RM600 juta, Remaja berusia 16 tahun antara ditahan kerana disyaki terlibat sebagai ahli sindiket pusat panggilan penipuan bagi tawaran kerja tidak wujud dalam serbuan di empat premis di Kuching, A total of 121 people mostly Malaysians suspected of being victims of job scams were evacuated from Myanmar on Dec 1 after being stranded by fighting between the military and rebel groups in the country’s north, Three foreigners were among 16 individuals slapped with fines totalling RM48000 by a Magistrate’s Court here for deceiving UK residents through a nonexistent job scam, 內政部長拿督斯里賽夫丁說 警方在海外營救的大馬人中 有些因賭博輸錢或欠大耳窿而無法回國 而他們多數明知是騙局 卻天真以為自己不會墮入騙局, A joint operation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Malaysia’s Federal Commercial Crimes Investigation Department crippled a Business Email Compromised (BEC) syndicate operating from within the country, Police have busted an online scam syndicate operating from a call centre located in Pangkor Island here following the arrest of 97 foreigners and a local man, Federal police said today four more individuals have been arrested amid an ongoing probe into i-Serve Technology & Vacation Sdn Bhd (i-Serve) and troubled budget carrier MYAirline whose co-founder is being investigated for money laundering offences, 被骗到秘鲁打工3人已回国 其余40人将分批返马, 过去两个月来 警方针对在首都市内豪华共管公寓经营的网络诈骗集团进行了20次突击行动 并拘捕了343人, 专向新加坡人行骗的5名中国男子在文冬推事庭过堂, 坠投资诈骗变卖家产的睡车青年, The police have arrested 58 individuals for suspected involvement in an online forex investment scam at three business premises in Bangsar here yesterday, 从缅北一路骗到秘鲁 大马人被越骗越远, Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini menjatuhi hukuman denda RM10000 tiap seorang ke atas 15 lelaki selepas mereka mengaku terlibat dalam penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud yang menyasarkan mangsa dari Singapura, 馬來西亞警方今年接獲的商業詐騙投報中 有一半以上是網絡詐騙 這一趨勢令人擔憂, 为了避免家中长辈陷入爱情骗局无法自拔 儿女需避免长辈继续掌控钱财 不让骗子捞取好处, 投资诈骗活动近年呈节节上升趋势 从疫情年至今 警方接获的投报就由近千宗飙升至2022年的3266宗 其中雪兰莪更成为最多受骗者的州属, 残疾者坠打工骗局被骗到缅 年迈双亲无力负担赎身费, 餐餐货车直送上门 原来一屋子都是“电信骗子”

‘Indians forced to eat beef, Malays compelled to consume pork daily,’ recounts victim
December 23, 2023 @ 10:25am

SEPANG: Five Malaysian citizens who fell victim to human trafficking for a Laos-based company’s “scam” safely returned home yesterday.

They arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA) at 10am, having flown on an Air Asia plane from Vientiane, Laos, to Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The victims, K. Khirubhananthan, 25, said he and four others, K. Khirubhakaran, 25, T. Thinagaran, 35, Farhana Zainal Abdain, 26, and Muhammad Amirrul Nor Azman, 26, were initially offered jobs as online customer service officers in Laos by two people known as Andy and Sam.

He said the duo offered them a monthly salary of RM6,000 and would provide accommodation if they worked for a private company in Laos.

“After arriving in Laos, they took us to a place and forced us to work for two weeks as online customer service officers. Then we were transferred to a house before being sold to citizens of China and Taiwan.

“We were confined in that house, and at the same time, those of us of Indian descent were forced to eat beef, while our Malay friends were forced to eat pork once a day,” he said when met at the KLIA 2 arrival hall here.

Khirubhananthan said the syndicate also threatened to break their legs if they did not do the work.

“The syndicate also seized our mobile phones and passports, causing us to lose contact and unable to move anywhere. Then we had to seek help from the Laotian people by borrowing a mobile phone to contact those who could help us escape from the syndicate.

“We managed to contact Terumtum state assemblyman, Sim Chon Siang, and his staff to come to our rescue here,” he said yesterday.

He advised the public to be more cautious if offered jobs with lucrative salaries, especially online, to avoid falling victim to fraud or human trafficking.

‘Bangsa India dipaksa makan daging lembu, Melayu dipaksa makan daging babi’
Disember 22, 2023 @ 2:26pm

SEPANG: Lima rakyat Malaysia yang menjadi mangsa pemerdagangan manusia untuk dijadikan ‘scammer’ sebuah syarikat di Laos selamat pulang ke tanah air hari ini.

Mereka tiba di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2 (KLIA) jam 10.00 pagi, menaiki pesawat Air Asia dari Vientiane, Laos ke Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Mangsa, K Khirubhananthan, 25, berkata beliau dan empat rakannya, K Khirubhakaran, 25, T Thinagaran, 35, Farhana Mohd Zainal Abdain, 26 dan Muhammad Amirrul Nor Azman, 26, pada awalnya ditawarkan pekerjaan sebagai pegawai khidmat pelanggan dalam talian di Laos oleh dua individu yang dikenali sebagai Andy serta Sam.

Katanya, dua individu berkenaan menawarkan gaji sebanyak RM6,000 sebulan kepada mereka dan akan menyediakan kemudahan kediaman sekiranya bekerja di sebuah syarikat swasta di Laos.

“Selepas sampai di Laos, mereka membawa kami ke suatu tempat dan dipaksa bekerja selama dua minggu sebagai pegawai khidmat pelanggan dalam talian.

“Kemudian kami dipindahkan ke sebuah rumah sebelum kami dijual kepada warga China dan Taiwan.

“Kami dikurung di rumah berkenaan, pada masa sama, kami yang berbangsa India dipaksa untuk makan daging lembu, manakala rakan yang berbangsa Melayu dipaksa makan daging babi sehari sekali,” katanya ketika ditemui di balai ketibaan KLIA 2 di sini hari ini.

Menurut Khirubhananthan, sindiket berkenaan juga mengugut mereka untuk melakukan renjatan elektrik dan mahu mematahkan kaki mereka sekiranya tidak melakukan kerja berkenaan.

“Sindiket berkenaan turut merampas telefon bimbit dan pasport kami menyebabkan kami terputus hubungan dan tidak dapat bergerak ke mana-mana.

“Kemudian kami terpaksa meminta pertolongan daripada warga Laos dengan meminjam telefon bimbit untuk menghubungi pihak yang boleh membantu kami melepaskan diri dari sindiket berkenaan.

“Kami berjaya menghubungi Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Teruntum, Sim Chon Siang dan pegawainya untuk datang menyelamatkan kami di sini, semalam.

Katanya, orang ramai dinasihatkan untuk lebih berhati-hati sekiranya ditawarkan pekerjaan dengan gaji yang lumayan terutamanya di dalam talian supaya tidak menjadi mangsa penipuan atau pemerdagangan manusia.

坠打工骗局·业绩不达标 印裔受害者被迫吃牛肉
2023年12月22日

迪纳展示自己自残后在手上留下的疤痕。

（雪邦22日讯）陷入高薪骗局的受害者，在缅北遭遇不人道待遇，不法集团强迫“业绩”不达标的巫裔吃猪肉、印裔吃牛肉，甚至迫使他们换上重度抑郁，多次拿起小刀自残。

35岁的迪纳今年10月在网上结识4名华裔男子后，误信缅甸有赌场“客服”工作开出6000令吉月薪，和两名同事一起前往，结果就被骗往园区从事诈骗行动。

“目标是台湾和中国人，每个月需成功骗取5万美元（约23万1700令吉），若不达标就被电击毒打等。”

他今日回国后，在吉隆坡国际机场第二航站楼（KLIA2）召开记者会说，自己因为金额未能达标，受到折磨，身心俱损。

“不只这样，马来人被迫吃猪肉，我们（印裔）还被迫吃牛肉，这实在非常痛苦，我只吃了一次。”

难以忍受多次虐待的迪纳后来患上重度抑郁，多次用到划破手臂，想要用痛感来减轻自己心理的苦楚。

迪纳的表弟奇鲁（25岁）则指出，对方已开始说工作的时间是6个月，但是当他们抵达园区后，对方却强迫他们签署1年的工作合约。

他们被关在一座公寓内，不法集团更是没收了他们的手机和护照。

为了能够逃出魔爪，他和其他4人联手规划逃亡的方案，随后向当地人借来手机，打出求助电话。

“我们成功联系过江龙和沈春祥，由他们为我们谈判，处理各种手续后成功返马。”

不听话不达标被摘器官

这次成功协助多人回国的公正党彭亨德伦敦州议员沈春祥也透露，KK园区为大马受害者开出的金额从2万至5万美元不等，而且越年轻，价格就越高。

“17岁至23岁，一人5万8000美元（约26万8772令吉），24岁至30岁，一人3万8000美元（约17万6092令吉），30岁以上则是2万8000美元（约12万9752令吉）。”

他说，若猪仔屡次犯错，不听话不达标，器官甚至会被不法集团摘下，并在黑市高价贩卖。

“一颗心脏40万美元（约185万3600令吉），一颗肾则是4万美元（18万5360令吉）。”

Lebih 300 masih terperangkap di Myanmar
Disember 18, 2023 @ 12:59pm

Kuala Lumpur: Lebih 300 rakyat Malaysia yang masih terperangkap dalam sindiket pemerdagangan manusia dipercayai menunggu masa untuk dipindahkan dari Myanmar ke pusat sindiket baharu di pinggir Tonpheung, di kawasan Segi Tiga Emas, dekat Laos.

Ini berikutan keadaan di Myanmar yang terus bergolak sehingga memaksa sindiket terbabit menutup pusat operasi di negara itu dan beralih ke lokasi baharu yang dianggap lebih selamat.

Perkara itu didedahkan aktivis Pertubuhan Kemanusiaan Masyarakat Antarabangsa Malaysia (MHO), Azirul Syafiq Sazali yang terbabit dalam pelbagai misi menyelamat mangsa pemerdagangan orang di beberapa kawasan di Myanmar dan Laos, baru-baru ini.

Katanya, setakat ini lebih 100 mangsa pemerdagangan manusia dari Laukkaing, Myanmar telah dibebaskan sindiket atas faktor peperangan sebelum dibawa pulang ke tanah air.

“Yang bakal berpindah (ke Laos) ialah pusat sindiket di Tachileik dan Myawaddy, juga di Myanmar. Jangkaan saya lebih 300 orang masih berada di kawasan terbabit,” katanya kepada BH.

Azirul Syafik berkata, perang di antara kumpulan etnik bersenjata dengan kerajaan Myanmar menyebabkan kebanyakan pusat sindiket ‘scammer’ ditutup dan ramai anggota kumpulan ditahan serta diserahkan kepada pihak berkuasa.

“Kerana itu semua sindiket mula berpindah dari Laukkaing ke kawasan pinggir Tonpheung yang kini menjadi tumpuan sindiket pemerdagangan yang lain. Kita percaya anggota sindiket memilih lokasi ini kerana ia dibangunkan oleh pelabur dari China dan kini dipenuhi penduduk dan ahli perniagaan negara berkenaan.

“Amat susah nak tengok orang tempatan berniaga di sana, tak kira apa jenis perniagaan. Dulu kawasan itu hanya hutan dan sekarang sudah membangun seperti sebuah bandar sehinggalah bertapak sindiket pemerdagangan manusia,” katanya.

Difahamkan, kumpulan sindiket sebenarnya sudah bertapak di Tonpheung lima tahun lalu sebelum mereka meluaskan operasi sehingga ke Myanmar.

Memperinci operasi menyelamat mangsa susulan perpindahan pusat operasi sindiket ke Laos, Azirul Syafik berkata, ia boleh dijalankan dengan lebih mudah memandangkan kawasan terbabit boleh dimasuki pada bila-bila masa.

“Saya jangka lebih mudah usaha menyelamat dijalankan kerana kita boleh masuk tanpa sebarang sekatan, tidak seperti di Myanmar yang banyak kawasan ditutup akibat konflik.

“Tak ada masalah untuk masuk ke seluruh pelosok Laos. Kita jangka apabila mereka pindah nanti, kerja (menyelamat) terutama untuk bawa keluar mangsa ke tempat lain lebih senang,” katanya.

Hantar wakil berunding

Menceritakan pengalaman terbabit dalam operasi menyelamat mangsa, beliau berkata, kebiasaannya mangsa akan memberikan lokasi mereka ditempatkan bagi memudahkan MHO menjejaki mereka.

“Kita akan hantar wakil untuk bawa mangsa keluar dengan cara berunding. Jika tidak berjaya cara perundingan, kami terpaksa buat secara paksa dengan menghantar beberapa individu.

“Biasanya mereka yang berpengaruh di Myanmar, antaranya daripada anggota kumpulan etnik di sana untuk terus masuk ke pusat sindiket dan bawa keluar mangsa.

“Sebenarnya mereka ini agak ‘takut’ dengan mana-mana kumpulan yang datang untuk menyelamat kerana satu daripadanya, mereka ini ada perjanjian dengan kerajaan Myanmar supaya tidak membunuh atau menembak mana-mana rakyat negara lain yang ingin membawa keluar mangsa yang terperangkap.

“Pusat sindiket pula biasanya akan melepaskan mangsa sebagaimana kita tuntut,” katanya yang mengakui kegiatan pemerdagangan orang semakin meningkat disebabkan rakyat Malaysia sendiri menjadi ‘dalang’, termasuk memegang jawatan besar dalam sindiket terbabit, seperti berkhidmat sebagai pengurus operasi.

Beliau juga mendedahkankan, kumpulan sindiket dikesan bertindak lebih ganas, antaranya memukul mangsa dengan teruk.

“Mangsa yang kami selamatkan pada 7 Disember lalu adalah paling teruk dipukul. Daripada 11 orang yang diselamatkan, sembilan daripadanya didera dan dipukul.

Beliau turut berkata, walaupun Thailand diketahui bukan pusat sindiket pemerdagangan orang di Asia Tenggara, namun ‘scammer’ memanipulasi negara itu untuk memperdaya lebih ramai mangsa.

BH sebelum ini mendedahkan Kemboja, Myanmar, Laos, Filipina dan Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE), dikesan menjadi destinasi sasaran sindiket penipuan tawaran kerja dan pemerdagangan manusia membawa rakyat Malaysia mangsa penipuan mereka.

Difahamkan, daripada lima negara berkenaan, mangsa dari Malaysia dipercayai paling ramai terperangkap di Myanmar dan Kemboja.

More than 300 Malaysian human-trafficking victims still trapped in Myanmar
December 18, 2023 @ 4:26pm

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 300 Malaysians are still trapped in Myanmar after becoming human-trafficking victims of syndicates.

These Malaysians are waiting to be transferred from Myanmar to the syndicates’ new base of operations at the outskirts of Tonpheung near Laos within the Golden Triangle.

The rocky political climate in Myanmar has forced the syndicate to shift their base of operations to somewhere deemed more stable.

This was confirmed by Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) activist, Azirul Syafiq Sazali, who was involved in numerous rescue missions involving human-trafficking victims in Myanmar and Laos.

He said for now, more than 100 such victims from Laukkaing, Myanmar have been released by the syndicate due to the conflict in the country, and brought back home.

“The ones which are set to move (to Laos) are the syndicates in Tachileik and Myawaddy, also in Myanmar. I estimate that there are more than 300 people still there,” he told Berita Harian.

Azirul Syafik said armed clashes between ethnic groups and the Myanmar government have led to the closure of numerous ‘scammer’ centres and the arrest of syndicate members.

“As such, these syndicates have begun moving from Laukkaing to the outskirts of Tonpheung. We believe they chose this area as it was developed by Chinese investors and is now populated by businessmen from China.

“It’s rare to see locals doing business there, any business. In the past, it was just a forested area. It has now become a city and now, these syndicates are making it their base,” he said.

It is understood that these syndicates had initially set up base in Tonpheung five years ago before expanding their operations to Myanmar.

On possible rescue operations following the syndicates’ shift to Laos, Azirul Syafik said such operations are now easier as the area is easily accessible.

“I feel that it’s easier to mount rescue operations now as there are no obstructions towards entering the area, unlike in Myanmar, where many areas have been closed off due to conflicts.

“There’s no issue with entering Laos. We predict that once they move their operations there, our (rescue) work, especially on bringing the victims elsewhere, will be easier,” he said.

SENDING REPRESENTATIVES TO NEGOTIATE

Relating his experience in participating in rescue missions, he said the victims would usually send out their locations to enable MHO to track them down.

“We would send representatives to negotiate a possible release of the victims. If negotiations fail, we would then have to adopt a tougher approach by sending more people.

“This would usually involve some influential people in Myanmar, namely members of some ethnic groups, to go directly into the syndicates’ centre and take out the victims.

“These syndicate members are actually afraid of anyone coming in to rescue, as there is an agreement with the Myanmar government on not killing any foreigners who come to rescue trapped victims.

“These syndicates would usually free the victims, as demanded,” he said.

He acknowledged that cases of human-trafficking are on the rise partly because some Malaysians themselves are playing key roles in the syndicate operations, such as operations managers.

He said worryingly, some syndicates have also grown more violent and have taken to severely beating up their victims.

“One person we rescued on Dec 7 was among the worst to be assaulted. Out of 11 people rescued, nine were tortured and beaten.

He said although Thailand isn’t regarded as a human-trafficking hub in Southeast Asia, scammers have nevertheless made their presence felt.

Berita Harian had previously reported how Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are fast becoming centres of job scam syndicates.

It is understood that out of the five states, victims from Malaysia make up the majority of those trapped in Myanmar and Cambodia.

逾300大马猪仔滞留缅甸　即将被转移至寮国新诈骗园区
2023年12月18日

（吉隆坡18日讯） 超过300名大马猪仔滞留缅甸，即将被转移至寮国新诈骗园区，目前正等待援助！

马来西亚国际人道主义组织（MHO）代表人员阿兹鲁沙菲克接受《每日新闻》专访时表示，估计还有超过300名大马猪仔即将被人口贩卖集团从缅甸转移至寮国新园区工作。

他说，由于缅甸局势持续动荡，迫使不法集团关闭他们在缅甸的大本营，转移到被认为更安全的新地点。

“截至目前已有100多名来自缅甸老坎的人口贩卖受害者，因缅甸内战而获得释放被带回大马。”

阿兹鲁沙菲克指出，该组织预计还有超过300名滞留在大其力和妙瓦底的大马猪仔，即将被带往寮国新园区。

他说，民间武装组织与缅甸政府之间的战争导致多个不法集团大本营被关闭，许多诈骗集团成员被逮捕并移交给当局调查。

“所有犯罪集团开始从缅甸老街转移到敦兴郊区，这里现在是其他贩运犯罪集团的据点，且该组织查访发现这些据点是由中国投资者开发的，目前住着大批中国商人。”

此外，阿兹鲁沙菲克透露，该地区曾经只是一片森林，现在已经发展得像一座城市，让不法集团有新据点；由于民众可以随时进入该区，因此救援猪仔行动相信可以更容易地进行。

“我们可以出入寮国各个地方，在转移猪仔工作方面将会更得心应手。”

另一方面，阿兹鲁沙菲克在讲述救援行动的经历时表示，一般受害者都会向组织提供自己的位置，以便相关人员更容易追踪他们。

“我们会派一名代表通过谈判方式将受害者带出来，如果谈判方式不成功，我们就只能派一些有影响力的人强行带走受害者。”

他说，人口贩运活动正在增加，因为有大马人在集团中担任要职如运营经理，策划将大马人骗出国打工，且如今诈骗集团的行为更加暴力，包括殴打受害者。

“我们今年12月7日救出的受害者是被殴打最严重的，获救的11人中有9人遭到虐待和殴打。”

他还表示，虽然泰国不被认为是东南亚人口贩卖集团的中心，惟不法集团却设局利用该国吸引更多外国人当猪仔。

Penang cops rescue woman locked in house waiting to be trafficked overseas
NATION
Monday, 11 Dec 2023
2:58 PM MYT

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police rescued a 22-year-old woman, believed to have been kept confined by a syndicate, to be sent to a neighbouring country to work, in a raid on a house at Taman Sanctuary, Machang Bubok, here, on Dec 6.

Seberang Perai Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Tan Cheng San said that police had received information that the woman had been locked up in the house for several days by a human trafficking syndicate.

“Acting on information and intelligence, police raided the house at 5.45pm on Wednesday, and arrested a 34-year-old man, before rescuing the victim.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the self-employed man wanted to take the victim to a neighbouring country to work as an operator for an online fraud syndicate,” he said when contacted by Bernama on Monday (Dec 10).

He said that police also seized two cars and a laptop during the raid, as well as various equipment related to prostitution, such as condoms and tissues.

Tan said that further investigations into the case were still ongoing, including tracking down several people believed to be part of the syndicate’s network.

The suspect has been remanded under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling Act (Atipsom) 2007.

“The police are advising the public, especially those who are offered a well-paid job abroad, to enquire beforehand, for fear of falling victim to fraud syndicates or human trafficking,” he said.

It is believed that the woman was offered a job in a neighbouring country because a friend of the arrested man had offered her a good salary.

The suspect allegedly wanted to manage the victim’s passport by locking her in the house before sending her abroad.- Bernama

綁本地女送鄰國詐騙 檳警突襲救人
2023-12-11

（大山腳11日訊）34歲本地男子非法禁錮一名22歲本地女子準備送往鄰近國家，充當網絡詐騙集團接線員，警方接獲情報後展開突襲行動，將男子逮捕，救出女子。

威中警區主任陳清山助理總監今午發文告說，警方於本月7日接獲投報，揭發馬章武莫一宗非法禁錮及販賣人口事件。

他說，警方掌握線報後，威中及威北警方聯手突襲有關地點，逮捕1名34歲本地男子，並成功救出1名被禁錮的22歲本地女子。

“經警方初步調查，該名男嫌犯正計劃將這名女受害者送往鄰近國家當網絡詐騙集團的接線員。”

他說，此次突擊行動中，警方也充公了2輛轎車及1台手提電腦，以及各種與賣淫活動有關的用品。

警方將援引2007年反販賣人口及反販運移民法令（ATIPSOM）第12條文調查此案，一旦罪成，可被判處入獄不超過15年和罰款；以及援引刑事法典342條文（錯誤囚禁）， 若罪成監禁1年或罰款2000令吉。

他呼籲民眾一旦發現刑事或毒品罪案發生，立即前往附近警局報案或聯繫警方熱線：04-5382222。

Tipu pelabur: Lelaki bergelar Datuk diarah bayar lebih RM600 juta
8 December 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Lelaki bergelar Datuk yang didakwa menipu ratusan pelabur membabitkan kerugian kira-kira RM1 billion diarahkan oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di Malaysia dan United Kingdom (UK) untuk membayar Kumpulan Zavarco lebih RM600 juta.

Ia dibuat atas pelbagai pelanggaran tugas fidusiari.

Eksekutif Pelabur, Perhubungan Pelabur Zavarco, BS Maniam berkata, ia membabitkan penghakiman muktamad dari mahkamah di Malaysia dan UK terhadap individu terbabit atas pelbagai kesalahan korporat dan penyelewengan dana termasuk pecah amanah.

“Beberapa penghakiman itu termasuk sebanyak 101.5 juta Euro (kira-kira RM512 juta) di Mahkamah Tinggi UK kerana bersalah mengeluarkan saham syarikat awam (Zavarco Plc) kepada dirinya tanpa membayar balasan tunai.

“Penghakiman sebanyak RM29 juta (tidak termasuk faedah) di Mahkamah Tinggi Malaysia kerana secara salah memanipulasi akaun Zavarco Berhad untuk menuntut wang bagi dirinya sendiri sebagai bayaran balik untuk pendahuluan pengarah.

“Penghakiman RM61 juta (termasuk ganti rugi punitif dan teladan tetapi tidak termasuk faedah) di Mahkamah Tinggi Malaysia kerana melesapkan RM12 juta wang pelabur ke dalam akaun peribadinya,” katanya dalam kenyataan.

Sementara itu, Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersil (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf berkata, pihaknya sedang mengesan kesahihan dakwaan yang suspek turut terbabit dalam kegiatan pelaburan.

“Sebelum ini, kami ada terima laporan dibuat seorang lelaki warga asing berkaitan isu pembelian saham didakwa tidak wujud pada 16 April 2019 dan kes itu disiasat mengikut Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan.

“Hasil siasatan dilakukan mendapati pengadu membuat pembayaran hampir RM40 juta ke dalam akaun diberikan suspek bagi pegangan saham dalam sebuah syarikat miliknya (suspek) namun saham dijanjikan tidak diperoleh,” katanya memetik laporan Harian Metro.

Beliau berkata, suspek sudah memulangkan wang pelaburan pengadu sebanyak RM10 juta secara berperingkat selain turut menyerahkan pegangan sahamnya di sebuah syarikat berpengkalan di luar negara kepada pengadu.

“Dapatan siasatan ini kemudian dirujuk kepada Timbalan Pendakwa Raya yang memutuskan supaya pengadu memulakan tindakan sivil bagi menuntut kerugian dialaminya.

“Bagaimanapun, polis sedang dalam tindakan untuk mengesan kesahihan dakwaan yang menyatakan suspek turut terbabit dalam kegiatan penipuan pelaburan,” katanya.

Sebelum ini, media melaporkan seorang lelaki bergelar Datuk didakwa menipu ratusan pelabur sehingga meraih RM1 billion hasil kegiatan penipuan pelaburan yang dilakukannya sejak beberapa tahun lalu.

Perkara itu didedahkan oleh usahawan kosmetik, Shah Abdul Malek, 51, yang memaklumkan mengalami kerugian kira-kira RM5 juta selepas wang pelaburan miliknya serta rakan dan keluarga dilesapkan individu berkenaan.

Malah seorang ahli perniagaan dari UK, Lee Roger Meiklejohn, 50, pula mendakwa menjadi mangsa kepada Datuk terbabit selepas diperkenalkan oleh seorang broker.

Beliau mendakwa dirinya ditipu hampir 10 juta pound sterling (kira-kira RM60 juta) selepas ditawarkan untuk melabur dalam sebuah syarikat dengan pelbagai tawaran dan pulangan lumayan.

Former Zavarco Group MD Ordered by High Courts to pay over RM 600 million for various breach of fiduciary duties (CBT)
8 Dec 2023 • 6:52 PM MYT

Multiple cross jurisdiction judgements in Malaysia and UK against Datuk Wira Ranjeet Singh Sidhu (Ranjeet), former Group MD of Zavarco Group and current founder/director of Vascory group, 3Lyon group and beneficial owner/controller of Kuber Venture Berhad for various corporate wrongdoings and misappropriations of funds including including breach of trust.

Judgements against Ranjeet:

1. €101.5 mil (appx RM 512 mil) judgement in Zavarco plc vs Ranjeet Singh Sidhu in UK High Court for wrongly issuing to himself shares of a public company (Zavarco Plc) without paying cash consideration. A criminal offence in the UK.
2. RM 29 mil judgement (excluding interest) in Zavarco Berhad vs Ranjet Singh Sidhu in High Court of Malaya for wrongfully manipulating Zavarco Berhad’s books to claim money for himself as refund for director advances. A criminal offence in Malaysia.
3. RM 61 mil judgement (including punitive and exemplary damages but excluding interest) in Zavarco plc vs Ranjeet Singh Sidhu in High Court of Malaya for siphoning RM 12 mil of investors’ money into his personal account. A criminal offence in Malaysia.

(1) In a Landmark Decision in Zavarco plc vs. Ranjeet Singh Sidhu the UK High Court Ordered Ranjeet Singh Sidhu to make €101.5 Million payment including interest.

In a significant legal development, Datuk Wira Ranjeet Singh Sidhu (Ranjeet) faces a substantial financial obligation following a ruling by the UK High Court in the case against him. The court has ordered Ranjeet to pay €84 million and an additional interest of approximately €17.5 million to Zavarco plc, which translates to a judgement of over RM 500 mil in today’s exchange rate!

Ranjeet had through an appeal challenged the decision of the High Court Judge, who determined that Ranjeet was obligated to pay the specified amount to Zavarco plc. The Court of Appeal concluded on 22 July 2022 that it lacked the authority to relieve Ranjeet from his liability under the memorandum of association.

Ranjeet had incorporated Zavarco plc in the UK under the Companies Act 2006 (CA2006) to act as a listing vehicle to raise money for the development of a fibre optic telecommunications network in Malaysia. He had claimed that his earlier attempts to raise the necessary money through a Malaysian company had been apparently unsuccessful. Once incorporated, the Malaysian company’s shareholders would exchange their shareholding in that company for new shares in Zavarco plc, which would then be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Under this arrangement, Ranjeet, acting as one of the Malaysian company’s shareholders, would be allotted 840 million shares in Zavarco plc, each with a nominal value of €0.10.

More importantly, Zavarco plc would not be receiving cash in exchange for allotting the new shares. Rather, it would be acquiring the existing shares in another Malaysian company. As a result of this, Zavarco plc would be required by law to obtain a valuation of the existing shares in the Malaysian company, unless the arrangement was being put in place as part of a merger. The share exchange agreement between the shareholders of the Malaysian company and Zavarco plc included a schedule designed to set out which shareholders would acquire shares in Zavarco plc. However, that schedule had been left blank. It was not clear who held what shares in the Malaysian company or, indeed, which shares were being transferred to Zavarco plc.

In addition, no valuation report was ever produced or provided to Zavarco’s shareholders. Following the listing, Zavarco plc’s share price initially held up well. However, once shareholder lock-up arrangements had expired, the share price collapsed. Zavarco plc then brought proceedings against Ranjeet. In particular, Zavarco plc claimed that there had been a breach of section 593 of CA2006 and that Ranjeet was required to pay a total of €84m in relation to the shares he had been allotted. It was common ground that no valuation had been conducted and so the company had not complied with section 593 of CA2006. The key question for the court, therefore, was whether the share exchange was an “arrangement” that fell within the exception in section 594.

The UK High Court then found that there was no “arrangement” for the purpose of section 594 in Zavarco plc. To fall within that section, the proposed transaction needed a basic level of coherence. In particular, it needed to be clear who would be transferring their shares to Zavarco and how many shares in Zavarco each of those persons would receive in return. The same arrangement needed to deal with both the transfer by, and the subsequent allotment to, each shareholder of the Malaysian company. However, the share exchange in this case did not comply with section 594 of CA2006 for a variety of reasons. As a result, the exception in section 594 did not apply and the arrangement contravened section 593 of CA2006. Ranjeet was liable to pay €84m for the shares he had received.

The decision emphasises the importance for public companies and their shareholders of ensuring statutory requirements are complied with when allotting new shares. The requirements when allotting for non-cash consideration are exacting and failure to follow them can have significant consequences. From the company’s perspective, failure to comply with section 593 of CA2006 is a criminal offence. In addition, without conducting a proper valuation of any non-cash assets, the company runs the risk of becoming undercapitalised and potentially unable to fulfil its debts. From the directors’ perspective, authorising the allotment of shares without an independent valuation is likely to amount to a breach of statutory duty to the company. In particular, directors risk allegations of acting beyond their powers, without reasonable care, skill or diligence, or in a way that does not promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members. In addition, any director of the company who is “in default” will also be committing a criminal offence.

(2) In suit Zavarco plc vs. Ranjeet Singh Sidhu in the High Court of Malaya, the court ordered Ranjeet Singh Sidhu to make RM61,042,063 judgement payment to Zavarco plc including punitive and exemplary damages (excluding interest) and declaration that Ranjeet had committed criminal breach of trust.

Separately, Zavarco plc had through the High Court of Malaya sued Ranjeet and the Group CFO of Zavarco, Mr. Loo Seng Kit, for misappropriation of over RM 12 mil of investors’ money which Ranjeet had siphoned into his personal bank account and the bank account of his friends. The High Court had on the 24 April 2018, ordered Ranjeet and Loo to make the RM 12 mil stolen payments back to Zavarco plc (which remain unpaid till today).

The court also recorded a declaration that Ranjeet and Loo have acted in breach of their contractual, statutory and/or regulatory, fiduciary and/or common law duties and/or obligations as Executive Directors and/or Directors of Zavarco plc. In simple terms, Ranjeet and Loo had committed Criminal Breach of Trust against Zavarco plc. Ranjeet and Loo had filed their appeals at the Court of Appeal and later at the Federal court, where the appeals were unanimously rejected with cost.

The Court had also awarded Zavarco plc general damages as well as punitive and exemplary damages amounting to approximately RM 49 mil against Ranjeet and Loo.

(3) In the suit Zavarco Berhad vs. Ranjeet Singh Sidhu (counter claim) in the High Court of Malaya, the court ordered Ranjeet Singh Sidhu to make RM29,412,470 judgement payment to Zavarco Berhad and declaration that Ranjeet had committed criminal breach of trust.

In another case, Ranjeet had fraudulent tried to claim money from Zavarco Berhad by altering the books of Zavarco Berhad. The High Court had dismissed Ranjeet’s claim and instead awarded a special damages to be paid by Ranjeet to Zavarco Berhad amounting to more than RM 29 mil. The High Court of Malaya also recorded a separate declaration that Ranjeet had acted in breach of his contractual, statutory and/or regulatory, fiduciary and/or common law duties and/or obligations as Executive Director and/or Director of Zavarco Berhad. Similarly in simple terms, Ranjeet had personally committed Criminal Breach of Trust against Zavarco Berhad. Ranjeet had filed his appeals at the Court of Appeal and later at the Federal court, where the appeals were unanimously rejected with cost.

Malaysia brings home 121 suspected victims of job scams trapped in Myanmar conflict

The group arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport through a specially arranged flight from Kunming, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

UPDATED 1 HOUR AGO

KUALA LUMPUR – A total of 121 people, mostly Malaysians suspected of being victims of job scams, were evacuated from Myanmar on Dec 1 after being stranded by fighting between the military and rebel groups in the country’s north, Malaysia’s foreign ministry said.

The group, which included an Indonesian national, arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 3.24am local time (1924 GMT) through a specially arranged flight from Kunming, China, the ministry said in a statement.

The evacuation mission was carried out through the Myanmar-China border starting on Nov 30 morning with the cooperation and approval of the countries involved, the ministry said.

The mission came amid continuous fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of armed ethnic groups launched an offensive in late October. The groups have seized control of several towns and military outposts near the country’s border with China, disrupting trade.

Malaysia’s deputy foreign minister Mohamad Alamin said the rescued group were among 128 people stranded in Laukkaing, a town in Myanmar’s northern Shan state, state news agency Bernama reported on Dec 1.

Malaysia’s government will monitor developments and is ready to evacuate the remaining seven people who were unable to be rescued, Bernama quoted Mr Mohamad as saying.

Hundreds of Malaysians have been rescued from cybercrime and job scam networks across South-east Asia in recent years.

Victims of the rackets say they are lured by promises of high-paying jobs and accommodation benefits, but are often instead forced to live in compounds and defraud online users.

马中合作救缅北诈骗受害者 121大马人顺利回国
2023年12月1日 12:20 亞視新聞

马来西亚外交部和中方合作，协助121名被骗到缅甸从事诈骗活动的大马受骗者回国，全程共花费50万令吉。

外交部副部长莫哈末阿拉敏星期五（12月1日）凌晨5时30分在吉隆坡国际机场召开记者会说，121名大马公民，其中80%是华裔人士；外交部原本安排128名受困缅甸北部掸邦老街（Laukkaing）的大马人回马，但其中7人因各种问题而暂时无法回国。

据了解，7人当中1人是被中国通缉者，如今已被当地执法单位扣留而无法回国。

他感谢中方给予配合，让滞留缅北的大马国人入境中国南伞边境后，再乘搭巴士前往临近机场，再转机飞往昆明，最终乘搭亚航航班回马。

大马政府共花费50万令吉

副首相外交事务官兼马青宣传局主任梁子祥告诉记者，整个过程耗费约50万令吉。大马公民入境中国南伞边界后，每个人都进行身体检验，之后乘搭巴士到临近机场，并转机到中国昆明机场后，再乘搭飞机飞返大马，这些费用由政府支付。

他指出，这是外交部将最后一批滞留缅北的国人带返大马。梁子祥表示，对于目前仍滞留在缅甸的大马公民人数，该部无法掌握真正数据。

“目前不知道有多少大马人还在缅甸，因为外交部是接获从那些逃出来的国人求救后，我们才进行营救行动。”

他说，这次回马的121人，分别是107男14女，分别来自砂拉越（54人）、霹雳（22人）、吉隆坡（10人）、槟城（8人）、彭亨及柔佛各7人、森州及雪州各4人、柔佛（2人），以及吉打、吉兰单和马六甲（各1人）。

他指出，副首相兼种植及原产业部长法迪拉将上月初官访中国北京和上海时，曾会见中方提及如何营救滞留缅北的大马国人事宜，而中方给予高度配合和协助，因此大马政府得以将国人带回国。

16 tahun sudah jadi ahli sindiket penipuan pekerjaan
29 November 2023, 4:06 pm

KUALA LUMPUR – Remaja berusia 16 tahun antara ditahan kerana disyaki terlibat sebagai ahli sindiket pusat panggilan penipuan bagi tawaran kerja tidak wujud dalam serbuan di empat premis di Kuching, Sarawak.

Dalam serbuan tersebut, seramai 65 warga tempatan ditahan berusia dalam lingkungan 16 hingga 50 tahun termasuk ketua sindiket iaitu seorang lelaki berusia 45 tahun.

Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf berkata, modus operandi mereka adalah dengan menggunakan aplikasi Monday untuk memasukkan data pelanggan yang berminat untuk membuat kerja sambilan.

Katanya, mereka juga menggunakan aplikasi Telegram, LinkedIn dan Facebook untuk mencari dan berkenalan dengan mangsa.

“Siasatan awal mendapati, sindiket ini menyasarkan mangsa dalam kalangan warga Australia dan Amerika Selatan seperti Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Chile dan lain- lain.

“Mangsa yang berminat akan diberikan pautan bagi tujuan pendaftaran dan menyelesaikan tugasan yang diberikan,” katanya dalam sidang akhbar di Menara KPJ, di sini, hari ini.

Dalam pada itu, beliau menambah, mangsa akan dikenakan bayaran bagi setiap tugasan yang diberikan dan dijanjikan komisen beserta pulangan semula wang bagi setiap tugasan yang dilengkapkan.

“Penugasan yang perlu dilakukan adalah memberikan review dan mempromosikan tiket penerbangan melalui laman web cheap-airflight.live yang dikendalikan pihak sindiket,” jelas beliau.

Ramli berkata, empat premis yang diserbu adalah milik seorang individu sama dan individu tersebut mendakwa telah menyewakan premis miliknya dan menafikan pengetahuannya berkaitan aktiviti jenayah yang dilakukan di dalam premis tersebut

“Bagaimanapun, pemilik premis gagal mengemukakan sebarang perjanjian sewaan yang boleh mengesahkan dakwaannya.

“Kes sedang disiasat di bawah Seksyen 420 dan 120B Kanun Keseksaan,” katanya.

Dalam perkembangan berasingan, pihaknya turut menumpaskan satu sindiket penipuan perjudian dalam talian yang mencipta akaun palsu dan mencari mangsa di media sosial dalam serbuan di di sebuah premis di Genting Highlands, Pahang, Isnin lalu.

Menurut Ramli, sindiket ini dipercayai akan mencipta akaun palsu di laman sosial seperti aplikasi Tantan, Bumble Dating, CMB Dating dan Tinder untuk berkenalan dan mencari mangsa sebelum menawarkan permainan judi dalam talian.

Kata beliau, mangsa yang terpedaya kemudiannya akan ditawarkan permainan judi palsu melalui laman sesawang.

“Seramai empat individu ditahan, pada awalnya, mangsa akan diberikan kemenangan mudah dan dibayar pulangan yang dijanjikan.

“Namun setelah bayaran dibuat, hadiah kemenangan tersebut gagal ditebus,” katanya

Mengulas lanjut, Ramli berkata, sindiket penipuan ini turut menyasarkan rakyat tempatan sebagai mangsa mereka.

Ujar beliau, hasil serbuan itu, pihaknya turut merampas lima unit notebook selain telefon bimbit (22 unit) dan kad akses (tiga).

“Empat suspek yang ditahan telah direman tiga hari sehingga esok manakala seorang lagi ditahan selama dua hari bagi siasatan di bawah Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan,” jelasnya.

16 fined RM3,000 each over job scam
Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023
3:49 PM MYT

MELAKA: Three foreigners were among 16 individuals slapped with fines totalling RM48,000 by a Magistrate’s Court here for deceiving UK residents through a nonexistent job scam.

Magistrate Sharda Shienha Mohd Suleiman imposed the RM3,000 fine on each accused, in default seven months’ jail, after they all pleaded guilty on Tuesday (Nov 28).

Locals Ooi Shou Lian, 27; Foo Nian Cher, 37; Chong Teck Ann, 28; Ooi Soon Hong, 27; Ngin Wooi Ching, 27; Yong Jian Wei, 25; Chan Kian Heng, 25; Tan Sheng Hooi, 27; Lee Wai Kong, 24; Chong Kok Wei, 21; Ahmad Asyraf Othman, 22; Liw Yit Loong, 27; and Lee Wai Si, 22, were jointly charged at the court in Ayer Keroh.

China nationals Xiao Kunmang, 24; Zhou Qi, 22; and Yu Quan, 32, were also charged with the same offence.

Based on the charge sheet, the accused deceived victims from the United Kingdom by offering them nonexistent job offers through online platforms.

They were accused of committing the offence at No 2 Jalan Vista Kirana 3, Taman Vista Kirana, Ayer Keroh in Melaka Tengah district at 3.30pm on Nov 21.

The charge was framed under Section 120B (2) of the Penal Code for criminal conspiracy read together with Section 417 of the Penal Code for cheating, which provides a prison sentence of not more than five months or a fine or both, if convicted.

Prosecution was conducted by DPP Nor Asnini Kamarudin while all the accused were unrepresented.

All of them paid the fine.

賽夫丁：獲營救回國的部分國人 不是被詐騙 是賭博欠阿窿
2023-11-07

（八打靈再也7日訊）內政部長拿督斯里賽夫丁說，警方在海外營救的大馬人中，有些因賭博輸錢或欠大耳窿而無法回國，而他們多數明知是騙局，卻天真以為自己不會墮入騙局。

“這些在海外遇到麻煩的大馬人中，有些人是因為欠下大耳窿巨債、被追債而不能回國。”

他說，政府也把這群人士列為海外打工詐騙案的受害者，出手營救他們。“他們大多數跟打工詐騙無關，但仍需要被營救出來及帶回國。”

賽夫丁昨晚接受第一電視台（TV1）訪問時，就2024年財政預算案的國家團結和安全問題時，這樣表示。

他解釋說，警方是根據與受害者的訪談而確定信息，其中大部份都是明知故犯，天真地以為自己不會成為受害者。

“從一開始，他們知道這是個騙局，但還是想試試（自己的運氣）。他們自願出國賭博，輸錢後向大耳窿借錢，然後被捆綁及面臨各種後果，最後無法返回大馬。

“當他們聯系我們駐相關國家的大使館或最高專員署並報警後，我們就采取行動營救他們。”

他說，這群人與詐騙無關，但執法當局在執行任務時，會把他們也當作詐騙受害者來營救。

獲救回國又要冒險出國

賽夫丁補充，還有另一群被困在海外的大馬人是真正的詐騙案受害者，他們從一開始就被欺騙了。

他感嘆道，盡管該部營救他們回國，但有些人仍然冒險再次出國。

他透露，救援行動是通過各種措施進行的，而外交部通常會尋求相關國家大使館或最高專員署的幫助。

他說，另一種做法是，警方將此類案件提交給東盟刑警（ASEANAPOL），以尋求他們的幫助。

賽夫丁上周日曾表示，在國外遭受人口販賣的大馬人擁有“回國的權利”，政府將盡一切努力營救並帶回他們。

大馬國際人道主義組織（MHO）對近2000名大馬人的情況表示擔憂，據稱他們是人口販運集團的受害者，自去年以來仍被困在鄰國。

賽夫丁呼籲那些從受害者家人或其他渠道獲得受害者信息的非政府組織，把有關信息提交給當局。他說，政府一旦接到投訴，將立即展開偵查和救援行動，並強調準確報告數字很重要。

‘Ada rakyat dihalang pulang ke Malaysia kerana hutang judi’
November 6, 2023 @ 11:38pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malayaia (PDRM) terpaksa membawa pulang sebilangan rakyat negara ini yang dihalang kembali ke tanah air kerana berjudi.

Golongan itu didapati berhutang dengan ceti haram atau along di luar negara dan perlu dianggap seolah-olah mangsa sindiket penipuan pekerjaan.

Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, yang mendedahkan perkara itu berkata, ada juga segelintir warganegara ini yang tiada kaitan dengan penipuan pekerjaan di luar negara, namun tetapi perlu ‘diselamatkan’ dan dibawa pulang.

Jelasnya, kategori mangsa sindiket penipuan pekerjaan itu dibuat berdasarkan maklumat diperoleh PDRM menerusi profiling yang dijalankan hasil temubual bersama mangsa.

“Pertama, memang secara naifnya mereka terpengaruh tetapi mereka pergi juga, itu betul.

“Kedua, dari mula lagi mereka sudah tahu ini adalah scam (penipuan) tetapi masih nak cuba.

“Ketiga, mereka tidak ada kena mengena dengan scam pun, tetapi pergi secara sukarela kerana tujuannya nak berjudi di luar negara. Kalah pinjam along dan segala macam (berlaku) tak boleh balik (Malaysia). Mereka hubungi kedutaan kita, hubungi polis, kita masih pergi selamatkan.

“Kategori ketiga ini tidak ada kena mengena dengan scam tetapi kita selamatkan juga dalam misi seolah-olah mereka mangsa scam.

“Keempat adalah ada yang betul-betul menjadi mangsa. Kita selamatkan dan bawa pulang tapi ada juga yang pergi semula ke luar negara,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika diwawancara dalam program Naratif Khas bertajuk ‘Pasca Belanjawan 2024: Memperkukuh Perpaduan dan Keselamatan Negara’ yang disiarkan secara langsung di TV1, malam ini.

Berdasarkan data diperoleh PDRM, Saifuddin Nasution berkata, antara modus operandi sindiket yang dikesan ialah mencari mangsa yang mudah terpedaya dengan tawaran gaji lumayan dan beberapa faedah lain apabila bekerja di luar negara.

Bagaimanapun, tegasnya, ia berubah apabila mangsa tiba di negara berkenaan dan mendapati apa yang dijanjikan tidak seindah seperti yang dikhabarkan.

“Penipuan atau scam pekerjaan ini misalnya, angka itu terus meningkat. Mereka ditawarkan pekerjaan dengan upah lumayan dan dibayar dalam dolar Amerika, bekerja di luar negara.

“Mereka diberikan tiket penerbangan, dijamin tempat tinggal dan diberi gambaran kerja yang mudah.

“Justeru, ada rakyat negara kita tertarik dan apabila mereka sampai, ceritanya tidak seindah khabar. Itu yang berlaku. Akibatnya mereka terperangkap dan hal itu diterima aduannya sama ada melalui keluarga atau pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO), disampaikan kepada pasukan polis.

“Kita uruskan operasi menyelamat sama ada melalui kerjasama, Wisma Putra dengan kedutaan negara berkenaan atau di peringkat ASEANAPOL atau polis antara polis. Kita guna semua ikhtiar,” katanya.

Beliau berkata, misi akhir ialah menyelamatkan mangsa berdasarkan ‘right to return (hak untuk pulang) dan tidak mengambil kira sama ada mereka terpedaya atau sebaliknya.

Apa yang penting, katanya, ialah membawa mereka pulang ke tanah air dan ia dikendalikan oleh pasukan PDRM mengikut Akta Antipemerdagangan Orang dan Antipenyeludupan Migran (ATIPSOM).

“Kita mempunyai pasukan petugas khusus untuk itu,” katanya.

[UPDATED] Cops rescuing M’sians abroad in debt due to gambling, borrowing from Ah Longs
Home minister notes these individuals are distinct from scam victims but are saved just the same

Updated 3 hours ago · Published on 07 Nov 2023 9:38AM

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have had to help bring home a number of citizens who have been prevented from returning to the country after losing in gambling or owing large sums to illegal moneylending gangs overseas.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that some of the people in this category of Malaysians who are in trouble overseas are hounded by “Ah Long” (illegal moneylenders) groups to whom they had been made to borrow from.

He said the government needs to accord assistance to them in a similar manner as the hundreds of victims of employment fraud syndicates who are trapped in neighbouring countries.

Most of these citizens have nothing to do with job scams abroad, but still need to be rescued and brought home, he said.

He explained that victims in this category are determined based on information obtained by police through profiling done from interviews.

He said they are mostly naively influenced to travel to the foreign country to engage in gambling activities and accumulate debts.

“From the beginning, they knew that it was a scam but still wanted to try (their luck),” he was quoted as saying by Berita Harian.

They voluntarily went abroad for the purpose of gambling. Upon losing, they were made to take loans from the Ah Longs.

They then got bound and faced various consequences that made it impossible for them to return to Malaysia.

“When they made contact with our embassy in the relevant country, and call police, we take action to rescue them.

“This category has nothing to do with scams, but we rescue them in our missions as if they are victims of scams,” he said.

Saifuddin added that yet another category of Malaysians who are trapped overseas are genuine victims who were deceived from the very start.

“Even though we save them and bring them home, some still venture abroad again,” he lamented.

He said this during an interview on national unity and security in relation to Budget 2024 on TV1 last night.

The rescue operations are managed through various measures, Saifuddin added. Wisma Putra usually solicits help from the embassy of the country concerned.

Malaysian police can also seek cooperation from police in that country.

Another course of action is for police to bring such cases to the Asean Chiefs of National Police (Aseanapol), which is focused on regional cooperation in preventing and combating transnational crime.

Saifuddin had said last Sunday that Malaysians who are victims of human trafficking abroad have the “right to return”, and that the government undertakes every possible effort to rescue and bring them back.

The Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) has expressed concern about nearly 2,000 Malaysians who are believed to have been victims of human trafficking syndicates and are still trapped in neighbouring countries since last year.

Its secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim said the MHO has received complaints from numerous families asking for help to bring home their family members. He said that over 1,200 may be doing forced labour in Myanmar.

Saifuddin called on NGOs who have information on victims from their families or via other channels to bring these to the authorities’ attention.

He said the government will conduct detection and rescue operations as soon as complaints are received. He added that it is important to report the figures accurately.

馬澳警方合作 搗破商業電郵詐騙集團
2023-11-03

（吉隆坡3日訊）大馬警方與澳洲聯邦警察（AFP）攜手合作，搗破一個設立在我國的商業電郵詐騙（BEC）集團，逮捕8名本地及外籍男女歸案！

全國警察商業罪案調查總監拿督斯里南利尤索夫今午召開新聞發布會指出，警方日前接獲澳洲聯邦警察的情報，指當地一間公司因遭受電郵詐騙損失13萬4576澳幣（約40萬3864令吉），經調查後證實所涉及的電話號碼、地址及銀行戶頭皆屬於大馬。

“我國警方經調查後，在上個月23日於隆市展開5項突擊行動，相繼逮捕年齡介於24至39歲的6名外籍男子及2名本地女子，同時起獲13部手機、6台電腦、5本筆記簿、2張提款卡及2輛轎車等物。”

他表示，通過調查後，警方確定該集團除了從事商業電郵詐騙外，亦設下愛情騙局（Love scam），借此詐騙國內外的受害者，惟涉及案件宗數仍在調查中。

“6名外籍嫌犯在1959年移民局法律下被延扣14天，至於2名本地嫌犯則已獲警方批準保釋。至於案件目前在刑事法典第420(詐騙)、511(企圖犯罪)條文，以及1959年移民局法令第6（1）C條文下受查。”

另一方面，南利指出，警方自今年初截至10月共接獲810名愛情騙局受害者的投報，當中644名為女性，即占79.5%。

“在644名受騙女性中，有307名年齡介於31至50歲，通常這個年齡層的受害者都是已婚人士。警方不排除有妻子背棄丈夫，通過包括臉書、微信及Tinder等社交軟件沉迷於虛擬愛情。”

Australian and Malaysian police cripple business email syndicate, 8 people arrested
November 3, 2023 @ 7:46pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A joint operation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Malaysia’s Federal Commercial Crimes Investigation Department crippled a Business Email Compromised (BEC) syndicate operating from within the country.

Eight people including two women were arrested in connection with the syndicate in five raids in the Klang Valley.

Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said police received information from its Australian counterpart about a company losing over A $134,000 to a scam operating from Malaysia.

“We were told the transactions made via credit cards and bank transfers were all linked to Malaysia numbers and locations.

“Based on that, we quickly acted upon the information to identify their operations’ location and raided the five premises on Oct 23,” he told a press conference at Menara KPJ here today.

Ramli said six foreign men and two local women aged between 24 and 39 were arrested in connection with the case.

Police also seized laptops, mobile phones, three passports , modems, sets of keys, automated teller machine cards, notebooks, a rubber stamp, a set of document copies, access card and two cars: a Suzuki Swift and Toyota Altis.

“Further checks on the items confiscated by police also found that the syndicate is related to love scam fraud cases that target victims from within and outside the country,” he said.

Ramli said police are also investigating the suspects’ involvement in the love scam cases which were reported previously.

“The six foreigners are remanded for 14 days under the Immigration Act 1959 while the two local women have been released on police bail.

“The case is being investigated under Section 420/511 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1)C of the Immigration Act 1959,” Ramli said.

Speaking on love scams, he said almost 80 percent of love scam victims are women, and surprisingly many of them happen to be married.

“For the period between January to October this year, a total of 810 cases have been reported with 644 love scam victims being women. Of this, 307 (47 per cent) are in the age range of 31 to 50.

“Typically, individuals in this age range are married individuals. Thus, the police does not rule out the possibility that there are wives who have turned their backs on their husbands and indulged in virtual love either through Facebook, Wechat, Tinder, WhatsApp and so on.

“To this group, it is advised that one must stop such acts and resort to finding the best solution in any problem that is faced.”

Ramli said straying from their marital relationship is not only improper, but brings unnecessary disputes in the course of investigations. He said investigators are asked to keep this information from the husbands.

“It puts the investigators in a spot and ethically its not something right to be doing when you’re married,” he said, while reminding married women not to seek love out of marriage.

Ramli said wives should find other ways to resolve any problems they face as a couple.

Sindiket BEC sasar syarikat Australia tumpas

Kuala Lumpur: Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) dengan kerjasama pihak Autralian Federal Police (AFP) menumpaskan sindiket penipuan Business Email Compromise (BEC) melalui Operasi Kedasih.

Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, berkata, sebelum ini pihaknya menerima maklumat daripada AFP yang melaporkan terdapat sebuah syarikat di Australia mengalami kerugian disebabkan sindiket ini.

“Pihak JSJK mengesan sindiket penipuan BEC inimenjalankan operasi mereka di Malaysia.

“Berdasarkan maklumat AFP, terdapat syarikat di Australia mengalami kerugian berjumlah AUD134,576.00 (RM403,864.24) selepas berurusan melalui transaksi bank, kad kredit, nombor telefon dan alamat yang dikaitkan dengan Malaysia,” katanya pada sidang media di sini, hari ini.

Ramli, berkata, pihaknya melakukan serbuan dan tangkapan pada 23 Oktober lalu di lima premis sekitar Kuala Lumpur.

“Hasil serbuan, enam lelaki warga asing dan dua wanita warga tempatan berusia lingkungan 24 hingga 39 tahun berjaya ditahan.

“Turut dirampas adalah enam komputer riba, 13 telefon bimbit, tiga pasport, tiga modem, dua set anak kunci, dua kad ATM dan dua kereta,” katanya.

Dalam pada itu, Ramli berkata, pemeriksaan terhadap barang kes yang dirampas turut mendapati sindiket ini mempunyai kaitan dengan kes penipuan love scam yang menyasarkan mangsa dari dalam dan luar negara.

“Siasatan berkaitan pembabitan sindiket ini dengan kes love scam yang dilaporkan.

“Enam lelaki warga asing sedang menjalani tahan reman selama 14 hari mengikut Akta Imigresen 1959 manakala dua wanita warga tempatan dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis,” katanya.

Menurutnya, kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 420/511 Kanun Keseksaan dan Seksyen 6(1)C Akta Imigresen 1959.

Disiarkan pada: November 3, 2023 @ 6:05pm

Isteri orang antara mangsa ‘love scam’
3 November 2023

Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersil (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf menunjukkan barangan yang di rampas dalam kes “Love Scam” semasa sidang media di Menara KPJ, Kuala Lumpur. 03 NOVEMBER 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR – Sebanyak 644 mangsa sindiket penipuan ‘love scam’ yang menyasarkan mangsa wanita dilaporkan kepada polis, termasuk isteri orang.

Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf berkata, mangsa yang berusia antara 30 sehingga 50 tahun itu kebanyakkan sudah berkahwin.

“Ada kemungkinan terdapat isteri-isteri yang membelakangi suami dengan melayan cinta alam maya menerusi media sosial.

“Wanita-wanita ini diperdaya melalui aplikasi seperti Facebook, Tinder, Whatsapp, WeChat dan sebagainya sehingga mangsa kepada sindiket ini.

“Saya mohon kepada kumpulan supaya perbuatan ini bagi elak diri menjadi mangsa kerugian wang selepas percaya kononnya ada yang menyayangi mereka secara alam maya,” katanya pada sidang media, di sini, hari ini.

Menurut Ramli, polis tidak dapat menghalang mereka menjadi mangsa penipuan love scam dan berharap mereka lebih berhati-hati.

Sementara itu, Ramli memberitahu, JSJK dengan kerjasama Autralian Federal Police (AFP) berjaya menumpaskan sindiket penipuan Business Email Compromise (BEC) melalui Operasi Kedasih.

Kata beliau, pihaknya menerima maklumat daripada AFP bahawa terdapat sebuah syarikat di Australia mengalami kerugian disebabkan sindiket itu.

“JSJK telah kesan sindiket penipuan BEC ada menjalankan operasi di Malaysia. Berdasarkan maklumat, terdapat syarikat di Australia mengalami kerugian berjumlah A$134,576 (RM403,864).

“Ini selepas syarikat itu berurusan melalui transaksi bank, kad kredit, nombor telefon dan alamat yang dikaitkan dengan Malaysia, kita buat serbuan di lima buah premis di sini.

“Hasıl serbuan itu, enam lelaki warga asing dan dua wanita warga tempatan berusia lingkungan 24 hingga 39 tahun berjaya ditahan. Kita juga rampas enam komputer riba, 13 telefon bimbit, tiga pasport, tiga modem, dua set anak kunci, dua kad ATM dan dua kereta,” ujarnya.

Pangkor no more an island paradise base for online scam syndicate
November 2, 2023 @ 4:14pm

Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said following a tip-off, a team of policemen had raided the homestay in Pangkor Island on Tuesday.

LUMUT: Police have busted an online scam syndicate operating from a call centre located in Pangkor Island here following the arrest of 97 foreigners and a local man.

Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said following a tip-off, a team of policemen had raided the homestay in Pangkor Island on Tuesday.

“Among the foreigners rounded up in the raid were two Chinese and 94 Vietnamese men and women aged between 20 and 47.

“Police also seized three laptops, 120 mobile phones, two modems, two notebooks and cash worth RM51,254,” he said in a statement.

He said the initial investigation revealed that the homestay was only operating for a day before they got caught.

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment and whipping, as well as a fine, upon conviction.

Yusri said the success was the result of the cooperation of the public who helped the police in channelling information about dubious activities carried out by criminals.

“Police welcome any information especially from the building management and the public regarding suspicious activities by forwarding such information to the nearby police station for further action.

“The public is also advised to get information on the latest fraud tactics and modus operandi used by scammers through authority’s various official social media platforms,” he said.

租邦咯民宿設詐騙大本營 97騙徒入住首日遭警搗毀
2023-11-03

（怡保2日訊）為掩人耳目，詐騙集團竟耗資在邦咯島租下民宿當大本營，豈料，當他們安排97名新招募的客服員入住該民宿的首天，就陣仗太大而驚動警方，且被警方一舉搗破。

霹靂州總警長拿督斯里莫哈末尤斯里發文告說，警方是於10月31日根據情報前往邦咯島一間民宿展開突擊檢查時，搗破一個電訊詐騙集團的呼叫中心。

“警方共逮捕97人，包括1名本地男子、1名中國籍男子、65名越南籍男子、1名中國籍女子，以及29名越南籍女子，落網者的年齡介於20歲至47歲。”

他披露，落網的外籍人士有者有護照，有者沒有護照。

“當天是這批嫌犯入駐該民宿的首天，結果統統被警方逮捕，而落網的本地男子24歲、無業也沒有前科。”

他說，所有落網者皆涉及“假投資電訊詐騙活動”，警方也當場充公3台手提電腦、120台手機、2個調解解調器（Modem）、2本記錄簿子及現金5萬1254令吉。

“警方援引刑事法典420條文（欺騙）調查此案。”

他也說，警方這次成功搗破該詐騙集團，是因為有民眾提供情報給警方，所以，這是警民合作的成果。

他說，有鑒於此，警方需要建築物管理層及民眾繼續提供可疑情報給警方。

The rise and fall of MyAirline: A chronology
Monday, October 30th, 2023 at News

The airline’s abrupt fall from grace has raised questions about key regulators’ roles and underscores the industry’s challenges in a volatile economy

MYAIRLINE, a once-promising local low-cost carrier, is at the centre of a financial storm, with a suspension of operations, mounting debts and regulatory investigations shaking its foundations.

The airline’s abrupt fall from grace has raised questions about key regulators’ roles and highlighted the aviation industry’s perils in a turbulent economic landscape.

With a timeline marred by unpaid staff wages, late payments, souring partnerships and ongoing investigations, MyAirline’s saga encapsulates the challenging journey of a budget carrier attempting to carve its niche in a fiercely competitive market.

Jan 11, 2021
MyAirline was established by Datuk Allen Goh Hwan Hua together with CEO Rayner Teo Kheng Hock to cater to low-cost flight passengers.

Jan 1, 2022
The airline was granted an Air Service Licence (ASL) with conditional approval by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

Oct 1, 2022
Initial air operator’s certificate (AOC) was awarded to MyAirline from the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM).

Nov 15, 2022
MyAirline received its full ASL, effective until Nov 14, 2023, officially becoming a full-fledged airline.

Dec 1, 2022
MyAirline Sdn Bhd commenced operations, marking its inaugural flight as a low-cost carrier in Malaysia. The airline operated a fleet of nine Airbus A320-200s out of Terminal 2 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It aimed to have a total of 20 aircraft by the end of 2022 and had plans to increase the fleet to 26 aircraft by the end of 2023.

May 24, 2023
MyAirline services found itself in hot waters when a video recording showing an argument between the flight attendant and a local married couple regarding their crying child, who refused to wear seatbelts as the flight was about to depart, went viral. When the father asked for a seatbelt for infants, the flight attendant denied it. Subsequently, the family was taken out of the flight from Langkawi to KL.

June 26, 2023
MyAirline reached a milestone for flying over one million passengers domestically.

June 28, 2023
MyAirline opened its first international flight destinations to Malaysia’s neighbouring countries, starting with Bangkok, Thailand.

Oct 8, 2023
CEO Teo stepped down due to health-related issues, forcing the airline’s COO Stuart Cross to take over as interim CEO of MYAirline.

Oct 9, 2023
MyAirline received a two-year contract extension of its AOC from CAAM.

Oct 12, 2023
MyAirline abruptly cancelled all flights, domestic and international, leaving passengers stranded at the airport. The airline announced the suspension of its flight operations, citing significant financial pressures that necessitated this decision.

On the day when 39 flights were scheduled, thousands of passengers were not notified of the cancellation and found unmanned ticketing counters at the airport.

Oct 13, 2023
Mavcom initiated an investigation into MyAirline and issued a show-cause letter which specified the airline’s failure to fulfil its ASL conditions, including unsettled employee salaries and benefits.

Oct 16, 2023
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that MyAirline’s licence would be temporarily suspended. This move followed its sudden suspension of operations, which affected about 5,000 passengers.

Findings from Companies Commission of Malaysia’s (SSM) data show that MyAirline posted a net loss of RM12.51 million for the financial year ended May 31, 2022, with negative shareholders’ equity of RM10.51 million.

The airline had not notified the ministry or Mavcom about its decision, impacting approximately 125,000 passengers with tickets worth RM20 million. In response, Cross resigned just a month after taking over as CEO.

Oct 18, 2023
Police confirmed the arrest of MyAirline co-founder and major shareholder Goh, along with his wife and son. Goh, 57; Neow Ean Lee, 55; and Goh Tze Han, 26, were arrested at their residence in Shah Alam, Selangor.

They were arrested to assist in an investigation under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

Oct 19, 2023
After the arrest, 15 investors filed a lawsuit against Goh and four companies under his management: I-serve Online Mall Sdn Bhd, Bright Moon Venture PLT, QA Smart Partnership PLT and Trillion Cove Holdings Bhd. They are seeking a monthly redemption value exceeding RM8 million.

Oct 20, 2023
Police began the process of freezing 15 bank accounts containing RM5 million, believed to be linked to individuals related to the MyAirline case. Investigations into these accounts are ongoing.

Oct 26, 2023
Mavcom ordered the airline to submit a written justification by Oct 27 as part of its intensified investigation into the airline. Mavcom aimed to evaluate whether the carrier should continue as an ASL holder, suspend it or revoke it.

Mavcom also engaged various agencies, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), to seek avenues for refunding affected consumers.

The ongoing investigation into i-Serve Technology & Vacation Sdn Bhd and MyAirline resulted in the arrest of four additional individuals.

These suspects, two women and two men, were detained at the Commercial Crimes Investigation Department’s headquarters in Menara KPJ along Jalan Tun Razak, KL.

Based on preliminary questioning, it was revealed that three of the suspects were employees of i-Serve Technology & Vacation and held directorial positions in various entities owned by Goh.

The first suspect worked at i-Serve Technology & Vacation as a treasury assistant, the second as a finance assistant, the third as a research and development manager and the fourth suspect was a lawyer representing the company.

Oct 27, 2023
Mavcom’s investigations into MyAirline continued as it faced potential penalties and the possibility of licence revocation.

The regulator is also working on refund solutions for affected passengers, and reviewing the licensing framework for enhancements.

What Is Next for Myairline?
Throughout these events, MyAirline’s financial difficulties, including allegations of unpaid staff wages and issues with raising funds for new aircraft leases, came under scrutiny.

Its financial troubles led to the suspension of flight operations, causing disruptions to passengers and raising questions about Malaysia’s aviation policies and regulatory framework.

The owners of MyAirline have been actively seeking strategic partnerships and investors to infuse capital into the airline.

They approached various business leaders and banks for potential investments but have not been successful so far.

Based on SSM reports on Aug 30, 2023, MyAirline had three shareholders, namely Zillion Wealth Bhd (99.25%), Trillion Cove (0.625%) and former MyAirline CEO Teo (0.125%). Both Zillion Wealth and Trillion Cove named Goh as their director.

Some potential lenders were reluctant to invest in MyAirline because of Goh’s links to i-Serve Online Mall, which was fined by BNM for accepting deposits without a licence.

As we wait on the verdict with its ASL expiring this upcoming month, the future is uncertain for MyAirlines and its employees.

5 remanded in probe into MYAirline owner
Bukit Aman CCID director Ramli Yoosuf says a senior lawyer is among those detained.

FMT Reporters – 27 Oct 2023, 5:56pm

PETALING JAYA: Police have obtained a remand order for five individuals as part of their investigation into MYAirline Sdn Bhd’s co-founder and majority shareholder Goh Hwan Hua.

Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department (CCID) director Ramli Yoosuf said the police obtained the remand order, including for a senior lawyer, at the Kuala Lumpur magistrates’ court today.

The lawyer is being remanded for one day, while two others will be detained for three days.

The rest will be remanded for four days.

Yesterday, the police arrested four more people as part of its ongoing investigation on Goh.

Ramli said the first three, aged 30 to 48, were nabbed at around 1pm. Meanwhile, the fourth, a lawyer, was arrested later that evening.

Two of those arrested were women in their early 30s, and work for i-Serve Online Mall Sdn Bhd. The third, a 48-year-old man, sits on the MYAirline board of directors.

The fourth person detained is believed to be a lawyer for i-Serve. The 62-year-old man was arrested in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur and taken to Bukit Aman.

Their arrests come days after police nabbed a man in his 40s, who is a shareholder in i-Serve.

Goh, along with two family members were arrested last week and are being investigated under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

Goh, a shareholder of i-Serve, also owns private firms Zillion Wealth and Trillion Cove Holdings, which have stakes of 88% and 10%, respectively, in MYAirline.

According to Ramli, two of those arrested yesterday were also involved with Trillion Cove Holdings, as members of the company’s board of directors.

MYAirline graft scandal: Four more arrested over probe into i-Serve, police say

Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 9:45 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Federal police said today four more individuals have been arrested amid an ongoing probe into i-Serve Technology & Vacation Sdn Bhd (i-Serve) and troubled budget carrier MYAirline whose co-founder is being investigated for money laundering offences.

Commercial Crimes Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the four local suspects — two women and two men — were detained at the department’s headquarters in Menara KPJ along Jalan Tun Razak here earlier today.

Based on preliminary questioning, Ramli said three were employees of i-Serve and held directors’ positions at various entities owned by MYAirline co-founder Datuk Allan Goh Hwan Hua.; while the fourth was a lawyer representing i-Serve.

Goh, who is being investigated under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act, is also a shareholder in i-Serve.

Bank Negara Malaysia previously fined i-Serve and six other companies affiliated with it RM50 million in October last year for illegal deposit-taking and money laundering.

In today’s statement, Ramli said the first suspect worked at i-Serve as a treasury assistant and oversaw the company’s finances in regards to ticketing management with AirAsia.

“The suspect was also appointed as a director to various boards in Trillion Cove Sdn Bhd, Trillion Cove Holdings Bhd and Win Capital Holdings.

“The suspect was also appointed as general partner to QA Smart Partnership PLT, QA Premium Partnership PLT and QA Elite Partnership PLT where she and other staff members were tasked with monitoring investors’ accounts entering the company,” he said, adding that the suspect was also tasked with managing dividend payments to investors.

Ramli said the second suspect worked as a finance assistant and shared a similar job responsibility with the first suspect.

However, the second suspect was appointed as a director to various boards in Advance Digital Venture Berhad, Ample Prosperity Sdn Bhd, Cantik Capital Sdn Bhd, and Win Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd.

“Moreover, the suspect also worked as a treasury manager and is in charge of sales collection of all the groceries outlets run by the company,” he said.

As for the third suspect, Ramli said the person worked as a research and development manager tasked with handling the company’s software and system.

“This suspect was also appointed as a director to various boards in MyAirline Sdn Bhd, Trillion Cove Capital Sdn Bhd, Trillion Cove Holdings Berhad and Win Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd,” he said.

Following their arrests, Ramli said all are expected to be remanded from tomorrow onwards for investigations.

Police began investigating MYAirline after it abruptly announced a suspension of operations at 5.30am on October 12, citing financial problems.

The sudden move stranded thousands of passengers on domestic and regional flights.

On October 16, the budget carrier said refunds to passengers could reach up to an estimated RM22 million, adding that it could only begin reimbursement after it secures new investors.

Previously Goh, his wife and son were arrested at their home in Shah Alam, Selangor on October 17 for investigations.

All three have since been released on police bail.

Authorities have urged i-Serve investors to file police reports on their individual investment amounts to facilitate a comprehensive investigation against i-Serve, QA Partnership, Trillion Cove and MyAirline.

马国警方再捕五人助查MYAirline案
发布 /2023年10月27日 09:46 PM

马来西亚廉航“我家航空”10月12日突然宣布停运停飞后，警方、民航局等多个单位已介入调查，许多已买票的乘客至今仍未获得退款或赔偿。（星报）

（吉隆坡综合讯）马来西亚警方就廉价航空公司我家航空（MYAirline）停飞及涉嫌诈骗和洗黑钱案，再逮捕五人协助调查。警方至今已逮捕八人，包括我家航空创办人吴焕华及妻儿。

马国武吉阿曼警察总部商业罪案调查局总监南利星期四（10月26日）发声明说，警方星期一（23日）逮捕一名40多岁的男子，他是与吴焕华有关的i-Serve投资公司的股东。法庭已批准警方延长扣留他五天，以展开深入调查。

警方接着于星期四再逮捕两男两女，其中两名30多岁的女子曾在i-Serve担任高层，负责与财务及账目相关的事务；另一名62岁男律师曾为i-Serve提供法律咨询服务，还有一名48岁的男子则是我家航空的董事。警方已经申请延长扣留他们协助调查。

南利也说，曾两次被延长扣留的吴焕华（57岁）已获保释。他的妻子梁燕丽（55岁）及儿子吴思翰（26岁）则在上星期扣留期满后获释；他们母子二人都是我家航空的董事。

南利指出，警察是援引《2001年反洗黑钱、反恐怖主义融资及非法活动收益法令》来调查所有被捕嫌犯。

马国警方过去两年来一直密切关注及调查吴焕华涉嫌诈骗和洗黑钱的事。我家航空10月12日突然停运停飞，吴焕华作为单一最大股东兼董事，警方数天后逮捕吴焕华及妻儿，并冻结了15个涉案人士的银行户头，以协助调查吴焕华涉嫌诈骗及洗黑钱案。这些被冻结的银行户头涉及的存款数额多达500万令吉（约143万新元）。

MYAirline大股东涉洗钱 警方两年前已关注
发布 /2023年10月19日 08:51 PM

马来西亚廉航我家航空10月12日突然停运停飞，在机场的办事处及柜台紧闭，乘客救助无门。警方已介入调查，并逮捕公司创办人吴焕华一家三口助查。（星报）

（吉隆坡综合讯）马来西亚警方消息透露，廉价航空公司我家航空（MYAirline）创办人吴焕华和妻儿三人被捕，不仅是因航空公司突然暂停营运，警方过去两年来一直密切关注及调查吴焕华涉嫌诈骗和洗黑钱的事。

马国《星报》引述警方消息人士说：“警察一直在调查吴焕华的各种活动。除了我家航空，还有其他和吴焕华有关联的公司……有很多要调查的事，涉及的领域非常广泛，警察要详细调查每一家公司，以确认是否有任何违法行为。”

现年57岁的吴焕华持有我家航空98%股权，是公司单一最大股东兼董事；他的妻子梁燕丽（55岁）和儿子吴思翰（26岁）是我家航空董事。他们三人星期二（10月17日）傍晚在雪兰莪州沙亚南住家被警察逮捕，目前仍被拘留。

警方是援引《2001年反洗黑钱、反恐怖主义融资及非法活动收益法令》调查他们。警方会根据后续的调查情况，决定是否冻结他们的资产和银行户头，以及是否逮捕更多人助查。

我家航空10月12日突然在脸书宣布公司停运停飞，由于公司已开售明年的机票，受影响的乘客估计多达12万5000人。

MYAirline创办人与妻儿被捕
发布 /2023年10月18日 08:23 PM

我家航空创办人吴焕华与妻儿已被警察逮捕。他和儿子吴思翰星期三被带到推事庭申请延长扣留后，被押回吉隆坡增江扣留所。（马国警方提供）

（吉隆坡综合讯）马来西亚警方证实，廉价航空公司我家航空（MYAirline）创办人兼大股东吴焕华和妻儿共三人已被捕，推事庭已批准警方的申请，延长扣留他们四天，以协助调查这家廉航突然暂停营运的事。

马国武吉阿曼警察总部商业罪案调查局总监南利星期三（10月18日）受询时指出，警方是援引《2001年反洗黑钱、反恐怖主义融资及非法活动收益法令》调查此案。

​现年57岁的吴焕华和妻子梁燕丽（55岁），以及儿子吴思翰（26岁）星期二（17日）傍晚在雪兰莪州沙亚南的住家被捕。吴焕华持有我家航空98%股权，是公司单一最大股东兼董事；梁燕丽和吴思翰是我家航空的董事。

根据马国公司委员会资料，与吴焕华相关的跨国贸易顾问公司Zillion Wealth持有我家航空的88%股权，另一家他担任董事的贷款及融资公司Trillion Cove持有10%股权。其中，Trillion Cove今年5月卷入一起洗钱案。

我家航空成立于2021年11月1日，隔年1月24日获政府批准营运，同年12月1日首飞。本月12日，我家航空突然在脸书宣布公司停运停飞，预计有12万5000名乘客受影响，引起社会哗然。马国民航局随后吊销它的航空服务执照90天，以展开深入调查。

马国廉航MYAirline突然停运 逾12万乘客受影响
发布 /2023年10月12日 11:42 PM

马国廉价航空公司MyAirline在吉隆坡第二国际机场的售票处大门紧闭，仅放出告示通知公司已中止营运。MyAirline的竞争对手亚航（AirAsia）即刻向受影响的乘客伸出援手，提供高达50%的票价折扣。（星报）

成立不到两年的马来西亚廉价航空公司MYAirline星期四（10月12日）无预警宣布停运，许多乘客抵达机场后才发现航班已经取消，导致马国多个机场一度陷入混乱。由于这家公司已开售明年的机票，受影响的乘客估计多达12万5000人。

MYAirline星期四清晨6时突然在脸书发声明说，由于面对巨大的财务压力，被迫做出“极度痛苦的决定”，从即日起中止营运，直到另行通知。

声明说，MYAirline此前探讨了各种合作及融资方案，但最终还是不得不中止营运。公司董事会为此向受影响的乘客、雇员及合作伙伴致歉。

由于事出突然，许多乘客一早抵达机场后才发现MYAirline的柜台关闭，航班也已取消；受影响的包括吉隆坡第二国际机场（KLIA2）、古晋国际机场和亚庇国际机场。

MYAirline突然宣布停运，令许多持票乘客措手不及。图为吉隆坡第二国际机场，资讯柜台前来了很多着急询问情况的乘客，场面一度混乱。（X平台照片）

MYAirline虽关闭了所有社交媒体平台的留言功能，不少乘客还是上网表达不满。有人指责它没第一时间通知停飞的消息，让他们在机场等了好几个小时；有的乘客认为这是诈骗行为，要求马上退款。

这起不寻常事件也让业界感到震惊。亚航一名不愿具名的机长告诉《联合早报》，据他所了解，MYAirline的职员也是临时被通知公司停止营业。

马国机场公司发文告说，星期四有39趟马国境内航班，以及一趟飞往泰国曼谷的航班取消，约5000名乘客受影响。当局安排人手为乘客提供援助，各大机场的情况也受控制。

马航及另两家廉航公司亚航和峇迪航空（Batik Air）提供票价折扣，协助受影响的乘客继续他们的行程。

马国交通部长陆兆福下午在国会召开记者会，谴责MYAirline突然停飞是极度不负责任的行为，破坏了国家的形象。“他们不只停运，还直接消失，完全没有派代表在机场为乘客提供详情。”

陆兆福说，由于MYAirline已售卖至明年3月的机票，预计有12万5000名马国及外国乘客受影响，涉及金额达2000万令吉（约579万新元）。

他强调，马国航空委员会将继续关注事态发展，并对MYAirlines采取行动，包括要它公开道歉，以及退款给所有受影响的乘客。

MyAirline经营八条马国国内航线，以及一条飞往泰国曼谷的国际航线。它本计划扩展航线到更多东南亚国家，包括新加坡和印度尼西亚。（星报）

MYAirline成立于2021年11月1日，2022年1月24日获政府批准营运，同年12月1日首飞。它提供从吉隆坡往返古晋、亚庇、浮罗交怡及槟城等八条马国国内航线，今年6月刚开通直飞曼谷的航班。该公司原计划在11月扩大航线至14个地点。

马国媒体本月9日引述消息报道，MYAirline陷入财务危机，除了已连续数月无法按时支付员工薪资，也拖欠马国机场公司及其他供应商款项。

MYAirline的98%股权由商人吴焕华持有。上星期，持有其余2%股权的公司首席执行官张庆福以健康理由辞职。

被骗到秘鲁打工3人已回国 其余40人将分批返马
2023年10月26日

（吉隆坡26日讯）随着43名之前陷入打工骗局而被骗到秘鲁大马人获救后，其中3人今午平安回国，其余40人过后将分批回国。

今天先回国的3人为一男两女，都是回教徒，年龄介于23至25岁，他们是从秘鲁利马飞往荷兰阿姆斯特丹，再转机到大马。

外交部副部长拿督莫哈末阿拉敏今午到机场接机后在记者会上表示，其余40名受骗者也将从本月28日至11月1日期间，分批返回大马。

他说，之所以安排受骗者分批回国是为了确保行程有序，这些人目前都被安置在秘鲁的安全屋，因此家属无需担心。

“这些受骗者当初是透过社交媒体，看到有提供免费机票、伙食、住宿，且收入不菲的工作后，陷入骗局。”

他也说，根据今日回国的受骗者说辞，诈骗集团当初提出工作的献议是在阿姆斯特丹工作，因此他们起初都不知道最终目的地是在秘鲁。

他补充，无论如何，有关当局在受骗者还未正式工作前，就侦察到这场骗局，并尽速将他们救出。

疑与线上诈骗集团串谋 警“盯上”公寓保安
2023年10月25日

（吉隆坡24日讯）警方“盯上”公寓保安人员，预计会不定时展开突袭活动，以鉴定他们是否与线上不法诈骗集团串谋行骗。

吉隆坡总警长拿督阿劳丁说，过去两个月来，警方针对在首都市内豪华共管公寓经营的网络诈骗集团进行了20次突击行动，并拘捕了343人。

对外籍者大开方便门

“一般人难以进入公寓，但为何外籍人士都能自由进出这些豪华公寓？这就是为何警方要调查公寓的保安人员，以鉴定他们是否与不法集团串谋。”

阿劳丁周二在吉隆坡警察总部出席常月集会后说，警方在过去9个月展开了1311项取缔网络诈骗行动，并在行动中拘捕了855人，其中10人已被提控上庭。

他提醒公寓共管机构（JMB）或管理公司（MC），需监控当地范围内发生的任何动静，以防相关公寓成为网络诈骗等非法活动大本营。

免隆市沦为诈骗中心

“我们不希望吉隆坡被称为网络诈骗中心，这类活动让吉隆坡出现负面印象。”

阿劳丁指警方也持续对娱乐中心展开突击取缔，这些中心雇佣“公关”涉嫌向顾客提供性服务。

根据早前报道，有诈骗集团在市中心租下两间豪华公寓，向中国与美国人兜售假商品，利润高达40%，惟在活跃1个月后，就被警方一举捣破，同时逮捕了1名本地男子和6名外籍男女。

专向狮城人行骗 5中国男子各罚1万
2023年10月24日

（文冬23日讯）专向新加坡人行骗的5名中国男子，今日在文冬推事庭过堂，5人皆认罪，各罚款1万令吉或以监禁3个月取代。

当中一人因逾期逗留，另罚款1万1500令吉或8个月监禁取代。

这个20人的诈骗集团案，其中15名本地男子已在本月11日在文冬推事庭提控，各面对罚款1万令吉或坐牢3个月取代。

其余的5名中国男子今日在文冬推事庭过堂，由一名女翻译员以华语念出控状，以及展示警方逮捕他们时所起获物品和工具图片，他们都皆俯首认罪。

他们的年龄介于27岁至40岁，他们是分批到马来西亚从事诈骗工作。

根据控状，他们是在10月5日大约下午6时30分在云顶一个公寓单位进行一项不存在的投资计划，触犯刑事法典120B（2）（串谋）条文。

5名中国男子中，第一被告（34岁）来马来西亚已3年，已婚，除面对诈骗条文，也因为护照签证在2021年7月31日到期没有更新，触犯1959年移民局法令第15（1）（c）条文（逾期逗留） ，被控罚款1万1500令吉，又或以8个月监禁取代。

第二被告（28岁）在马来亚西已3年，之前从事理发业，未婚，父母在中国。

第三被告（40岁）从事诈骗之前是一名服务员； 第四被告（27岁）已婚，今年4月来马来西亚，之前担任销售员，他是在今年3月到来马来四亚；第五被告（34岁）之前是一位厨师，因为冠病疫情已1年多没有工作，他是在今年10月来马来西亚，妻子已怀孕6个月，与父母都在中国。

推事努德拉顿聆听他们的陈述后，判决他们每人各罚款1万令吉或以监禁3个月取代。

诈骗者月薪4千元

至于在本月11日被提控的大马本地男子，年龄介于17至31岁，分别来自柔佛、森美兰、霹雳和砂拉越。

他们在诈骗集团工作，每月薪金是4000令吉。

这之前，彭亨州总警长拿督斯里耶哈披露，该诈骗集团通过手机约会应用程式“Coffee Meets Bagel Dating”随机寻找诈骗目标。

该诈骗集团相信从今年8月开始行骗，在这里活跃了长达3个月，他们的诈骗目标是新加坡人，5名中国男子是持旅游签证入境大马。

现场也充公了19台笔记本电脑、69部手机、一本护照及一张附带钥匙的门卡，其中一些嫌犯拥有诈骗案及毒品案的犯罪记录。

青年投资被骗百万 从拥2房3车 沦落至以车为家
2023年9月25日

（吉隆坡25日讯）27岁年轻音乐界新秀，7年前靠养牛和开清洁公司起家，且坐拥2房3车，但他在2年前误信投资诈骗集团，拉拢大批亲朋好友投资，被骗走高达100万令吉，他变卖家产还债，如今沦落到把车当家，更在油站洗澡！

巫裔青年阿里夫路克曼彼得（27岁）接受《大都会日报》访问时指出，7年前他从事养牛和清洁服务的生意，还是大马音乐界新秀，不仅有多名员工，还有2栋房子和3辆轿车，包括进口车和客货车。

2年前，他因误信投资诈骗集团，原以为能帮助更多人，便以自身成功人士的形象拉拢更多人投资。

“我的错就是太信任该骗子了，一群人投入100万令吉后，骗子消失无踪，所有投资者纷纷向我追钱。”

他说，当下承担起所有责任，将车和房通通卖掉，所得的钱全部还债，剩下一辆宝腾威拉。

“那时开始，我从事各种工作，只要能赚钱我都做，包括清洁、送货、设计、文案、视频和写歌等等。”

他坦言，前三个月很难适应，但如今已习惯，睡在车里能遮风挡雨足矣，平日则在油站洗澡。

“一个月前我找到了正职，周一到周五都睡在办公室附近，晚上做副业，周末到朋友的工作室做音乐，目前未还清的职务还有10万令吉，还清后才会租房。”

目前单身的他说，尽管现在独自生活，但仍与父亲保持联系，母亲8年前因乳腺癌去世。

“我承认很累，但这是为过去的错误所付出的代价，也当做是一个教训。”

针对在TikTok分享自己的故事，阿里夫强调，不曾因此觉得羞耻，也并非为了博取同情和捐款，只是希望获得更多更好的工作机会。

坠投资诈骗变卖家产 睡车青年 债务还清
2023年10月22日 9851

（吉隆坡22日讯）因误信投资诈骗集团，拉拢大批亲朋好友投资后被骗走高达100万令吉，只好变卖家产还债并把车当家的巫裔青年阿里夫路克曼彼得的遭遇透过报章获得各界关注，在民众帮助下成功还清所欠的债务！

据《新海峡时报》报导，阿里夫路克曼彼得是在获得民众聘请他完成各项服务后，以1个月的时间将剩余的10万令吉债务偿还了其中的7万令吉，在数周前开设新生意的他则是透过合伙人的帮助偿还剩余的3万令吉债务。

“这些合伙人是希望我在没有面对债务负担的情况下经营生意，所以才帮我偿还3万令吉，其他的则是靠民众委托我的工作所赚到的钱来偿还。

“我是和这些合伙人开设了一个市场营销与谘询公司，协助低收入群体和中小型企业管理他们的生意和财务，他们有信心这些生意可以做得长久且成功。”

阿里夫路克曼彼得也感谢《大都会日报》的报导让他的服务获得更多人谘询，并说目前他在蕉赖一间屋子居住，不再“蜗居”于车内。

“感谢《大都会日报》的报导，成为了帮助我偿还承担2年债务的契机，透过社交媒体和民众口耳相传的方式，我所提供的服务也获得许多人谘询。

“我相信，如果以正确的方式使用社交媒体，就会对我们有所帮助，但要看个人如何使用，我就是透过这个方式及市场营销才成功脱困。”

阿里夫路克曼彼得早前指出，他为了偿还债务从事了各种工作，包括清洁、送货、设计、文案、视频和写歌，只要能赚钱的他都做。

Police arrest 58 individuals for suspected involvement in online forex investment scam
21-10- 2023 07:09 AM

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have arrested 58 individuals for suspected involvement in an online forex investment scam at three business premises in Bangsar here yesterday.

Brickfields district police chief ACP Amihizam Abdul Shukor said 24 local men and 32 local women, along with a foreign man and woman, all aged 20 to 59, were arrested in the raid, and 50 laptops, four mobile phones, nine computer tables, one wifi modem and two investment buntings were seized.

“Checks revealed there were elements of an online forex investment scam and the syndicate was using social media platforms to promote and offer investments, targetting victims from various countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Singapore as well as Europe,” he said in a statement today, addig that all suspects have been remanded till Monday for investigations under Sections 420, 511 and 120(B) of the Penal Code.

In a separate development, Amihizam said that the police also arrested two local men, 42 to 62, for suspected involvement in drug trafficking in a raid in Taman Sri Petaling yesterday, seizing 5.2 kilogrammes (kg) of erimin 5 pills worth RM221,000 yesterday.

One of the suspects tested positive for drugs, he said, adding that both suspects have been remanded for six days till Wednesday to faciliate investigations under Section 38(B) of the Dangerous Drugs ACt 1952.

社论.从缅北到秘鲁，越骗越远
发布: 8:00am 12/10/2023

从缅北一路骗到秘鲁，大马人被越骗越远。总警长拉沙鲁丁发誓要揪出人口贩子，但民众缺乏警觉，警方每回只是浪费资源负责收尾。拉沙鲁丁呼吁民众出国打工前必须三思而行，但这些呼吁对不看新闻的人而言不会有效果，但偏偏受骗的就是这批人。

从缅北一路骗到秘鲁，大马人被越骗越远。缅北的诈骗集团，主脑可能以中国人为主；这回远赴天涯海角秘鲁，后头诈骗集团“红龙会”则来自台湾。彼此使用的诱饵差不多一样，“钱多、事少、吃好、住好”，怎么天上老是掉馅饼？

据43名大马的受害者说，诈骗集团以赌场工作机会当诱饵，在社群网站发起招募。他们从吉隆坡飞往荷兰首都阿姆斯特丹，之后转机合法入境秘鲁。被害人抵达后，一群人住进拥挤的洋房（掩人耳目）、日食一餐、没收护照手机、“保安严密”；同时被要求假扮银行行员、警察与检察官，开始从事电信诈骗。诈骗对象暂时是马、台的个人或企业，如果不是发现的早，中国、新加坡或者世界各地的华人都将排队等候进入圈套。

为什么又是大马人上当？近来台湾打诈收到成效，真正会被骗出国的人，相对变少。据台湾媒体披露：“中国人现在不好出境，台湾人不好骗，大马人还满好骗的，所以就一骗就招过去了。”原来是大马人好骗！

电话诈骗猖獗以来，远的不说，光是中、新、马、台各地被骗者不知凡几。有退休男女校长、高科技产业的上班族、一般家庭主妇、身上有几两银子的中年大叔，都是在钱被骗光后才会醒来。

骗术为何？“所谓伊人，在水一方”的爱情陷阱、一本万利的投资、手中握有你偷情的照片、中了大奖需先付15%税金、你家的孩子（先生或太太）在我手上、你涉及洗黑钱、你欠税未还等，这些电话你一旦接听，而且还与对方聊了起来，就有很大的上当机会。

尤其AI技术的进步，犯罪集团很容易取得所有人的个资，再加上声音模拟，诈骗就变得容易。除了不接陌生电话、不读陌生信息、心无杂念，多看报章新闻（不是网路新闻），就不易上当受骗！

大马每一年有多少宗诈骗案？损失金额多少？根据官方数据，2021年总体诈骗案4.95万宗，平均一天136宗；损失金额19.21亿令吉，平均一天损失526万令吉，堪称触目惊心！

这些数据还不包括被诈骗后却不敢张扬的案件。有些涉及金额不多，也就算了；有些陷入爱情诈骗陷阱，怎么好意思把这晚节不保的事告诉儿孙？更别说到警局去击鼓鸣冤了！

所以诈骗赚钱很容易！

在过去几个月，星洲日报的《星期天头条》有关诈骗案报导的数量排山倒海，但为什么每天还有那么多人重复受骗？这些人只浪费时间在网络看没有营养的内容，从不看新闻。去年9月，大马驻柬埔寨大使艾尔丁胡赛尼接受本报专访时就直接了当的说，“被卖猪仔”到缅北的民众绝大部分不看新闻，受害者更不知道“什么是打工骗局”？

因为正确的资讯无法传达，政府防诈骗几乎无招了。所以警方才会在去年9月中一口气委任104名在娱乐圈、商界、警界、羽坛等各领域的“关键意见领袖”（KOL)出任“反诈骗大使”，很可惜，立意良善但效果不彰。

是谁把这43人卖到秘鲁？总警长拉沙鲁丁发誓要揪出人口贩子，但民众如果缺乏警觉，警方每回只是在浪费各项资源收拾烂摊子。总警长呼吁民众出国打工前必须三思而行，但这些呼吁对不看新闻的人而言不会有效果，但偏偏受骗的就是这批人。

PELABURAN TAK WUJUD: 15 LELAKI DIDENDA RM10,000

Mahkamah Majistret Bentong menjatuhi hukuman denda RM10,000 tiap seorang ke atas 15 lelaki selepas mereka mengaku terlibat dalam penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud yang menyasarkan mangsa dari Singapura.

11/10/2023 04:48 PM

BENTONG, 11 Okt (Bernama) — Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini menjatuhi hukuman denda RM10,000 tiap seorang ke atas 15 lelaki selepas mereka mengaku terlibat dalam penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud yang menyasarkan mangsa dari Singapura.

Majistret Nadhratun Naiem Zainan turut memerintahkan kesemua tertuduh berumur 17 hingga 31 tahun itu dipenjara tiga bulan jika gagal membayar denda.

Mereka didakwa melakukan kesalahan itu di sebuah premis di Genting Highlands di sini antara 12 tengah hari hingga 6.30 petang 5 Okt lepas mengikut Seksyen 120B(2) Kanun Keseksaan yang membawa hukuman maksimum penjara enam bulan atau denda atau kedua-duanya.

Mengikut fakta kes, perkara itu terbongkar selepas premis yang dijadikan pusat panggilan sindiket penipuan tersebut diserbu oleh anggota dari Bukit Aman dan Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Bentong.

Sindiket itu dipercayai mencari mangsa secara rawak di aplikasi mencari jodoh ‘Coffee Meets Bagel Dating’ dan selepas berkenalan, mereka menawarkan pautan ke pelaburan tidak wujud yang diuruskan oleh sindiket lain.

Dalam serbuan itu, polis turut merampas 19 komputer riba dan 69 telefon pintar dipercayai digunakan untuk melakukan kesalahan tersebut.

Peguam Lau Yih Yun dari Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan, yang mewakili kesemua tertuduh, meminta mahkamah menjatuhkan hukuman denda paling ringan atas alasan mereka menanggung keluarga.

“Semua tertuduh difahamkan bekerja sebagai khidmat pelanggan dengan pendapatan bulanan antara RM3,000 dan RM4,000 seorang,” katanya.

Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Muhammad Zamharir Muhammad Zuhid pula memohon mahkamah menjatuhi hukuman setimpal sebagai pengajaran kepada tertuduh selain menjadi iktibar kepada masyarakat agar tidak melakukan kesalahan serupa.

Remaja antara ahli sindiket tipu pelaburan dalam talian ditahan
Oktober 10, 2023 12:09 MYT

Remaja antara ahli sindiket tipu pelaburan dalam talian ditahan
Yahaya berkata, siasatan awal mendapati modus operandi bermula apabila sindiket berkenaan mencari mangsa secara rawak menggunakan aplikasi cari jodoh ‘Coffee Meets Bagel Dating’. – Foto Sinar Harian

KUANTAN: Remaja berumur 17 tahun antara 20 individu dipercayai sindiket yang menjalankan kegiatan penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud secara dalam talian berjaya ditumpaskan.

Kegiatan sekumpulan sindiket itu dikesan hasil daripada pemantauan Bahagian Risikan dan Operasi Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman dengan kerjasama Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Komersial Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Bentong bertindak atas maklumat kegiatan ‘calling centre’.

Ketua Polis Pahang, Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman berkata, susulan daripada itu serbuan di lakukan di sebuah premis di Genting Highlands, Bentong pada jam 6.30 petang pada 5 Oktober lalu.

“Kita menahan 20 individu terdiri daripada 15 warga tempatan manakala lima lagi warga asing yang menggunakan pas lawatan sosial.

“Kesemua suspek berumur dalam lingkungan 17 hingga 31 tahun ditangkap dipercayai terlibat dengan sindiket penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud dalam talian yang menyasarkan mangsa dari Singapura,” katanya ketika mengadakan sidang akhbar di bilik media Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen (IPK) Pahang di sini pada Selasa.

Beliau berkata, sebanyak 19 unit komputer riba, 69 unit telefon bimbit, masing-masing satu keping pasport dan kad akses berserta kunci.

Yahaya menambah, siasatan awal mendapati modus operandi bermula apabila sindiket berkenaan mencari mangsa secara rawak menggunakan aplikasi cari jodoh ‘Coffee Meets Bagel Dating’.

“Setelah berkenalan sindiket akan menawarkan pelaburan tidak wujud untuk memperdaya mangsa. Seterusnya mangsa diminta untuk memuat naik aplikasi pelaburan di pautan diberikan.

“Justeru, untuk urusan selanjutnya ia di uruskan oleh sindiket lain,” katanya.

Menjawab pengoperasian sindiket ini, Yayaha memaklumkan ia dipercayai telah beroperasi kira-kira tiga bulan, bermula dari 3 Ogos lalu.

Jelasnya, semakan rekod jenayah lampau mendapati segelintir suspek memiliki beberapa rekod jenayah dalam kes penipuan dan dadah.

“Kesemua mereka ditahan teman sehingga 12 Oktober depan. Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan kerana menipu,” katanya.

Sehubungan itu, pihak polis mengalu-alukannya sebarang maklumat daripada orang ramai berkaitan dengan aktiviti ‘calling centre’.

Tegas Yahaya, sebarang aktiviti mencurigakan, orang ramai perlu menyalurkan maklumat terus ke bilik gerakan polis Pahang atau mana-mana balai polis berdekatan.

投資騙局｜馬來西亞網絡詐騙爆發　今年已拘1.5萬人
出版：2023-09-26 13:00

馬來西亞警方今年接獲的商業詐騙投報中，有一半以上是網絡詐騙，這一趨勢令人擔憂。

馬國全國副總警長阿育漢周一（25日）出席商業罪案調查部的會議時坦言，人工智能的發展讓不法之徒的詐騙手法越來越高明，也給警方的偵查工作帶來巨大挑戰。

阿育漢也透露，商業罪案調查部在今年1月至8月共展開了1萬4046次行動，逮捕了1萬5786人，其中9898人已被提控。過去八個月，警方也進行了8863次有關網絡詐騙的宣導活動，以提高民眾在網絡安全方面的意識。

馬國證監會主席阿旺阿迪今年5月下旬指出，投資詐騙已到了令人擔憂的地步。過去兩年，證監會接獲的網絡詐騙投訴顯著增加，從2020年的548起增至2022年的1124起，損失金額超過千萬令吉。2022年證監會接獲的投訴當中，六成涉及電信網絡詐騙。

他說：「今年第一季，投資者警惕名單上又新增84家公司，被封鎖的網站和社媒賬號也分別增加61個和80個。」

阿旺阿迪指出，詐騙分子常用的手法是通過手機通信應用WhatsApp和Telegram，宣傳虛假投資計劃。他們最常用的伎倆是承諾在短時間內可獲得高投資報酬，並稱機會有限，稍縱即逝，誘使受害者把錢匯入不知名的個人銀行戶頭。

他說，高回報的承諾往往讓人輕易上當，即便是擁有高學歷或豐富社會經驗的人，也可能成為受害者，有人甚至被騙光退休儲蓄。他因此提醒公眾提高警惕，別輕信短期內可獲得高回報的投資承諾。

“詐騙分子宣稱幾個月就可獲得20%回報，而且一開始還真的給你，但接下來就是騙局了。這點令人擔憂，所以在投資前，我們應先查詢相關的投資公司或個人，是否已向國家監管機構如證監會註冊，以確保是獲得認證的公司，以免被騙。”

阿旺阿迪指出，其他網絡詐騙手法還包括高薪工作機會、傳銷、「愛情包裹」等騙局。「經濟不好，生活壓力和財務狀況愈發緊迫，使得人們更容易墮入這些以各種虛假承諾為誘餌的騙局。」

根據馬國通訊及數碼部今年1月的統計數據，去年馬國網絡詐騙案導致的損失近6億令吉（近10億港元）。

避免陷爱情骗局 警：别让长辈掌财
2023年09月05日

（古晋4日讯）砂拉越商业罪案调查组主任玛丽亚警监表示，为了避免家中长辈陷入爱情骗局无法自拔，儿女需避免长辈继续掌控钱财，不让骗子捞取好处。

她说，儿女也需尽量让长辈接触诈骗资讯，让长辈最亲近的人，譬如其兄弟姐妹或最疼爱的孩子，带对方出席反诈骗资讯讲座。

她是在砂区2023年全国反诈骗巡回活动举行的公共论坛“受骗不是假设性问题，而是时间问题”上，针对出席者提问，若家中长辈太固执不听劝，任由爱情骗子摆布，儿女该怎样应对，作出回应。

内心缺爱致受骗

玛丽亚认同砂拉越总理丹斯里阿邦佐哈里所言，即陷入网络爱情骗局的受害者，尤其是中年或老年人，都是因为内心寂寞及缺爱所致。

她说，她曾处理一宗相关案例，一个祖母级长者虽然丈夫还在世，但夫妻关系已大不如前，一天其儿女惊讶发现母亲在线上与“男友”交往，因担心母亲受骗强行带她去报案。

她指出，事主在她面前拨电联系男友，两人对谈的情节，如同电视连续剧剧情，对方表明自己是外国医生，除发来帅气个人照，也声称要在吉隆坡开设诊所，因此向事主索取一笔巨款。

“实际上，事主并没见过对方，也不了解对方来历，更不知道有关诊所的开设地址。据了解，事主是因为寂寞才“爱上”陌生人，心甘情愿任由摆布。”

她说，虽然儿女也是关心及爱事主的，但事主要的不是儿女亲情的爱，而是情人无微不至，总是寒暄问暖的爱。事主也说，她已一把年纪，不再把钱财看得很重要。

赖丽清:去年刮走2亿1980万 投资骗案投报不高损失却最高
2023年07月15日

（巴生15日讯）虽然投资诈骗案在国内不是商业罪案或网络诈骗案的主要投报，但其涉及的金额却非常高，在警方去年接获的3266宗投报中，涉及金额就高达2亿1980万令吉。

反观，在投报排行首位的电子商务诈骗案，虽有多达9258宗投报，但涉及金额只有1亿4000万令吉。

武吉阿曼商业罪案调查部（策略规划）主任赖丽清助理总监表示，投资诈骗活动近年呈节节上升趋势，从疫情年至今，警方接获的投报就由近千宗飙升至2022年的3266宗，其中雪兰莪更成为最多受骗者的州属。

她说，一般相信是因为雪州居民盼从投资活动中增加收入，当诈骗集团看准这点后，就撒下骗网。

她透露，投资骗案主要以高回酬引诱受骗者上当，在2018年和2019年期间，警方所接获的投报案件分别为1058及974宗。

“不过，自2020年开始，案件有明显上升趋势，在2020年至2022年3年之间，分别录得1676宗、3191总和3266宗。

赖丽清今日受邀为隆雪中华总商会及巴生中华总商会举办的“商业罪案及诈骗案件调查及预防”线上线下讲座会，担任主讲嘉宾时，这么表示。

最常接手机诈骗案投报

她指出，根据警方统计数据显示，最多投资骗案的受骗者是年龄介于31岁至40岁之间的人士，共有965宗，损失金额6540万令吉，其次是41岁至50岁中年人士，共有718宗，损失金额达4800万令吉。

此外，她表示，警方最常接到的投报是手机诈骗案，从2018年至2022年，此类案件都占投报排行榜首，2022年则有高达7734宗，涉及金额3亿2110万令吉。

“另一个备受关注的诈骗活动是爱情诈骗案，当中女性受骗者比男性多，受骗者主要分两大年龄层，即21岁至30岁之间，录得2285宗，涉及金额达4240万令吉，另一个则是61岁以上，虽只有770宗投报，不过涉及金额却高达1亿300万令吉。”

残疾者坠打工骗局被骗到缅 年迈双亲无力负担赎身费
发布时间: 13/07/2023 2:06pm

（吉隆坡13日讯）再有残疾人士坠高薪打工骗局，被拐骗到缅甸！

21岁男厨房助理到缅甸应聘电脑程序员，岂料却被盘踞在当地的网络诈骗集团控制，年迈双亲面对庞大赎身费无能为力，如今泪雨俱下，恳求不法集团放过爱儿。

事主父亲吴永森（53岁，送货员）今午在妻子，及马华副总会长拿督斯里郑联科、公共服务及投诉部主任拿督斯里张天赐与彭亨州投诉部主任李茂权的陪同下，召开新闻发布会指出，落入骗局的儿子为膝下7儿女中排名第3的吴振伟。

“左脚残疾且有轻微沟通障碍的儿子，是在今年2月离开而连突，独自前往吉隆坡担任厨房助理，随后曾返家数次，但到了4月却突然通知家里指其已受聘到缅甸担任电脑程序员。”

他表示，儿子在期间曾通过Whatsapp发送自拍照予家人报平安，但不久后却拨电哭诉称遭他人虐打，要求救他回国，随后通话即被盖断，且无法再与儿子取得联系。

“6月22日有个陌生华男打电话给我，指缴付2000令吉即能把儿子带返回大马，而我照做后，当天又有人打电话来要求支付3000令吉，但我并未理会。”

“在本月5日早上11时，我再度接获另一名男子的来电，要求我在14天内支付7万令吉，否则将把儿子再转卖给其他公司，而今日正是期限的最后一天。”

他哽咽地说道，自己因无力负担数万令吉的款项，因此并未答应对方要求，如今仅能通过召开新闻发布会的方式，公开恳求不法集团成员能释放其爱儿。

餐餐货车专送吃饱骗 警捕54中台电信骗子
2023年07月05日

（亚罗士打5日讯）餐餐货车直送上门，原来一屋子都是“电信骗子”！

吉打警方于本月3日下午6时，根据情报突击默贡工业区二期的一间店屋后，逮捕54名大部分是中国和台湾的男女，进而揭发一起最新的跨国电信诈骗活动。

吉打总警长拿督菲索尔今日召开新闻发布会说，警方是在哥打士打、浮罗交怡以及瓜拉姆拉警区的协助下，突击这间相信被诈骗集团充作呼叫中心的单位，并起获多种诈骗工具，包括70部手机、电脑及9份拥有中文的对白等证物。

“被捕者分别是29名中国男子、19名台湾男子、1名台湾女子、2名孟加拉男子及3名本地男子。”

他指出，警方相信，这个诈骗集团在上述地点已活跃半年，主要向中国和台湾人下手，有125宗诈骗案是与这个诈骗活动有关。

他也透露，有一辆货车专门为这批嫌犯提供膳食服务，从而引起公众的怀疑，因此警方接获投报后上门取缔。

“警方在扣查的货车后，发现不少食物残渣。

“如果你发现有人开着货车进来，如前来派送大批食物，过后一直未见离开，可以通知警方展开调查。”

根据警方当场起获的其中一份对白显示，骗子冒充上海市出入境管理局执法人员，一旦联络上受骗者后，便称有一份紧急文件是来自公安局，接着指受骗者因某些原因被限制出境，因此需要对方汇款解决此事。