KUANTAN – An elderly woman parted with RM61,500 to a man she met online after falling victim to a love scam.
Pahang commercial CID chief Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 73-year-old victim met the suspect on social media in April, leading to a romantic relationship with the suspect.
"The victim said that around the end of last month, the suspect asked to borrow RM100,000 from her because he was facing financial problems and promised to return the money when his situation improves,” he said today.
She then made four transactions through a cash deposit machine of a total of RM61,500 to the suspect, with the last transaction being yesterday morning, he added.
He said the victim lodged a report at the Bentong police station yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, whipping and a fine, if convicted. – Bernama, December 19, 2020
