In a statement, Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department director Ramli Yoosuf said 44 investigation papers had been opened on the syndicate and 20 bank accounts frozen.
“Police raided the syndicate’s operations in simultaneous operations in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak on July 30 and 31.
he said, adding that the suspects were believed to be the owners and directors of companies involved in the syndicate.We arrested 10 people, including five women, aged between 21 and 52,
He said the syndicate started operations early this year and promoted its investment scheme on Facebook and WhatsApp by offering a staggering 15% dividend per month to investors.
In another case, a woman was arrested in Gombak, Selangor, yesterday, over a scam related to the sale of land.
This comes after a 59-year-old man lodged a police report against her on Aug 4, claiming that he was cheated over a land deal worth RM60,400.
Ramli said since 2016, a total of 15 police reports had been received against the suspect and there is an ongoing court case involving charges related to land deals.
He said the suspect convinced her victims to believe that she was the owner of six pieces of land in Selangor and offered them for sale.
Ramli said the suspect is being remanded until Aug 14. - FMT
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