Retired nurse loses over RM1.9 million in non-existent investment scam
Police said the victim was promised a profit within a month but until now, had not received any returns as pledged.
Wed Sep 04 2024
SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams
According to SC, these scams are usually timed with upcoming IPO listings published on Bursa Malaysia's website.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Police bust international investment scam syndicate, arrest 49 individuals
Police said the online investment scam syndicate targeting Europeans has been active for six months.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Company director loses a record RM11 mln to crypto-investment scam
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the loss was the single largest case of crypto-investment fraud.
Tue Feb 06 2024
How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry
Such scams have drawn extreme scrutiny from global law enforcement the past year, but little is publicly known about the people behind them.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Investment scams: MHO helps more than 150 victims provide additional statements to police
Victims investment scams of several companies have provided additional statements to the PDRM to facilitate investigations.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Unmasking pig-butchering scams and protecting your financial future
A pig-butchering scam is a type of investment fraud that lures individuals into investing their money in seemingly legitimate and profitable ventures.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Over 100 victims of investment scams provide further statements to SSM
Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim said the victims lost over RM1 million to scammers running bogus investment schemes.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Retiree loses over RM132,000 in crypto investment scam
A retiree of a private company lost RM132,407 after being duped into a cryptocurrency investment that promised lucrative returns within six hours of joining the scheme.
Thu May 18 2023
Housewife loses RM71,000 in investment scam
A housewife suffered losses amounting to RM71,000 after being duped by a non-existent investment syndicate through a social media platform offering lucrative returns.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Teacher looses RM45,500 in investment through Telegram
The teacher from Jempol was lured by the offer after finding his name in a Telegram group that offered an investment package.
Fri Apr 22 2022
SC continues efforts to raise awareness on investment scams
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has continued its efforts to raise awareness among investors, including educating them on scams involving investment schemes.
Mon Mar 28 2022
SC alerts public on rise in investment scams promoted on Telegram
These fraudulent schemes offer non-existent investment opportunities, promising very attractive and risk-free returns within a short time.
Tue Mar 15 2022
'Datuk SeriI' among nine nabbed over Planetrade investment scam
Police arrested nine locals, including a man who used a fake "Datuk Seri" title on suspicion of being involved in a non-existent investment fraud syndicate Planetrade, in separate raids on Monday.
Fri Mar 04 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024