BALING – Police are seeking a 23-year-old woman in connection with a non-existent investment scam known as “Savingbywaniey” or “Free Cash”, with losses reported in the region of RM1.2 million.
Baling police chief Shamsudin Mamat said the suspect from Kg Landak Hilir, Kupang here is believed to have been involved in a number of non-existent investment schemes.
“We (police) are tracking down the suspect after receiving 33 police reports involving losses amounting to RM1.2 million. However, police detained two local women, both in their 30s, at 5.30pm yesterday to assist in investigations,” he said in a statement, here today.
One of the two suspects detained is pregnant and expected to give birth early next month. She was released on bail while the other suspect would be remanded for four days starting today, Shamsudin said.
The victim, a woman, was promised a return of RM12,000 in two months for her “invested” amount of RM6,000. Convinced by the scheme, the victim later invested another RM4,000 and RM2,000, after being promised RM8,000 and RM5,000 in return.
“However, the return for investments was not paid and the woman disappeared. The victim later lodged a police report on August 19,” Shamsudin said.
He also advised members of the public to not be fooled by promises of high returns for investments because such schemes are illegal and carried out by syndicates involved in scams. – Bernama, August 25, 2022
