KUALA LUMPUR: Several non-governmental organisations have urged the authorities to come down hard on an alleged online investment scam which has caused over 10,000 victims to lose billions in life savings.
Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim(pic) said the group came to Sentul police headquarters here to represent over 180 victims in lodging police reports against the scam syndicate.
“We urge the police to take stern and swift action against this online scam syndicate.
“According to our estimates, more than 10,000 victims have lost over RM3bil in total to the syndicate,” he told reporters outside Sentul police headquarters on Monday (Dec 5).
He said at first the syndicate went by one name and targeted Chinese victims but has since stopped its activities under that handle.
“We believe the syndicate now goes by another name and is targeting Malay and Indian victims.
“We urge the government to take action and use the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act as well as the Prevention Of Crime Act on the syndicate members,” he said, adding that it was believed the syndicate members were still in the country.
Malaysia Community Crime Care (MCCC) president Tan Sri Musa Hassan said the police must take action against the syndicate to prevent victims from being duped further.
“Those interested in taking part in investment schemes should check with the…
