POLICE have dismantled a fake investment syndicate in a coordinated raid at an apartment unit in Taman Kota Laksamana, Melaka, arresting four Chinese nationals believed to have lured victims with promises of high returns through a mobile app.
Central Melaka District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit, said the suspects, aged between 28 and 32, were apprehended around 8.30pm by officers from the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (BSJKD) of the Central Melaka District Police Headquarters.
“The modus operandi of the syndicate was to offer non-existent investment schemes promising quick, high returns via mobile applications,” Christopher explained.
He added that the group had been active since October last year, operating as call centre agents targeting Chinese nationals.
During the raid, police seized a laptop, six mobile phones, an access card, and a set of travel documents, with a total estimated value of RM10,000.
The suspects are remanded until January 31 to assist in investigations and are being probed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, as well as Sections 15(1)(c) and 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Christopher advised the public to remain cautious of investment schemes promising unusually high returns.
“Members of the public are encouraged to verify suspicious phone numbers or bank accounts through semakmule.rmp.gov.my,” he said.
Victims can also contact the National Scam Response Centre at 997 to block financial transactions immediately. - January 29, 2026
