ALOR STAR: A total of RM4.6 million in losses were recorded involving 134 Macau scam cases reported in the state last year.
Kedah police Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Superintendent Chan Teck Paing said the syndicate uses various means to swindle their victims including pretending to be a Customs Department officer.
He said based on record a total of 134 locals were recruited by the scammers to carry out the activity.
“Those who became victims came from various background and races including, teachers and entrepreneurs,” he said when met today.
He said 63 individuals involved in the scam were arrested last year and four people were arrested since early this year.
Early investigation showed that those individuals had allowed the syndicate to use their bank accounts to transfer the victims’ money.
Chan’s added 18 police reports had been received between December and this month but 15 of the victims were lucky that they had yet to transfer any money requested by the suspects.
“However, three women feel victims and suffered a total of RM32,000 in losses to the scam,” he said.