Kuantan retiree loses RM1.4 million to phone scam

phone scam money laundering retiree financial fraud Pahang

A 66-year-old retiree in Kuantan has lost RM1,417,210 to a sophisticated phone scam. The victim, a former employee of a multinational oil and gas company, was targeted by individuals claiming he was involved in money laundering.

The scam began on May 19, when the victim received a call from an unknown number. Following instructions, he opened an Agrobank account and transferred his savings to it for what he believed was an official investigation. Subsequently, a man met the victim at his residence, where the victim handed over his ATM card and PIN.

The stolen funds were drawn from various sources, including the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB), Tabung Haji, and proceeds from gold pawnings. By September 1, the victim discovered the money had been distributed across six different accounts and withdrawn via ATMs without his knowledge.

Pahang Police Acting Chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob stated that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Authorities have advised the public to verify account numbers through the ‘Semak Mule’ website and to contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 if they suspect fraud.

Entities

Agrobank · Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob · Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja · Pahang Police · Tabung Haji

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The funds were transferred to six different accounts and withdrawn via ATM. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] A 66-year-old retiree lost RM1,417,210 to a phone scam. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] The victim received a call on May 19 alleging involvement in money laundering. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] The stolen funds included money from EPF, ASB, Tabung Haji, and gold pawn proceeds. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] The victim was instructed to open a bank account and transfer savings for an official review. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] A man met the victim at his residence and obtained his ATM card and PIN. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. mykmu.net · www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my

Sources

Warga emas rugi RM1. 4 juta angkara phone scam - MYKMU. NET [mykmu.net]

11 days ago

Scammer datang rumah kebas duit pesara RM1. 4 juta [www.kosmo.com.my]

11 days ago

Pesara Petronas rugi lebih RM1. 4 juta gara-gara phone scam [www.utusan.com.my]

11 days ago