MALAYSIA recorded 67,735 online crime cases between January and November this year, with financial losses exceeding RM2.7 billion, according to data released by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) reported that telecommunications scams were the most prevalent, with 28,698 cases.
E-commerce fraud followed with 14,881 reported incidents.
Non-existent investment schemes continued to inflict some of the most severe financial damage, with 9,296 cases documented. These were followed by fraudulent loan offers (8,029 cases), e-finance crimes (5,853 cases) and romance scams (978 cases).
“The total losses from non-existent investments amounted to over RM1.37 billion, the highest among all categories. This was followed by telecommunications crimes (RM715.7 million), e-finance crimes (RM458.1 million), e-commerce fraud (RM123.7 million), non-existent loans (RM59.1 million) and love scams (RM43.7 million),” PDRM said in a statement.
The figures highlight an alarming escalation in cybercrime, prompting authorities to urge the public to react swiftly if they suspect they have been defrauded. Victims are advised to immediately contact their banks to block suspicious transactions.
They are also encouraged to file a report with the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) via the 997 hotlines, in addition to lodging a police report for further investigation and follow-up action. - December 8, 2025
