Fake fundraising appeal circulating on WhatsApp, Melaka cops warn

 State police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar denies that police are organising an ‘integrity enhancement and basic driving course’.

Melaka police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar urged the public not to trust unverified social media messages or make financial transactions to unknown parties. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Melaka police have cautioned the public not to fall for a fundraising appeal tied to a course circulating on WhatsApp, denying that its traffic investigation and enforcement department is organising any such event.

State police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said a report has been lodged over a viral message announcing a so-called “integrity enhancement and basic driving course” scheduled for Apr 22-24 in Cheras.

The message included images of uniformed officers and bank account details for donations.

“We strongly dismiss this request for contributions,” Bernama quoted him as saying today.

Dzulkhairi said police viewed the matter seriously as it misused the department’s name, misled the public and tarnished the force’s reputation.

He said the case is being investigated under Sections 420/511 of the Penal Code for cheating. Police are tracking down those involved.

Dzulkhairi urged the public not to trust unverified social media messages or make financial transactions to unknown parties. He also advised the public to refer to official police channels for authentic information. - FMT