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Busted: fraudsters posing as Goldman Sachs nabbed in RM11 mil scam | Scoop
According to the Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department, 12 suspects aged 21 to 45 were arrested in Selangor, Johor, Negri Sembilan, Sarawak, Perak, Kedah and Penang in connection with an RM11 million investment fraud posing as Goldman Sachs. – Scoop file pic, May 3, 2024
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Busted: fraudsters posing as Goldman Sachs nabbed in RM11 mil scam

Suspects used Facebook, WhatsApp to lure victims with promises of 15% to 200% monthly returns, before disappearing with their money

Scoop Reporters
Updated
3:25 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – At least 12 people have been arrested in connection with a RM11 million investment fraud posing as Goldman Sachs.

The suspects, aged between 21 and 45, were arrested on Monday in Selangor, Johor, Negri Sembilan, Sarawak, Perak, Kedah, and Penang, said Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

“They were posing as company directors and business owners, using mule accounts to carry out the scam. Investigations found that the scam, which started in February, used Goldman Sachs to defraud victims,” he said in a press conference at Menara KPJ here today.

They were remanded for three days until yesterday. 

Police also seized eight mobile phones, a pouch bag, and various company-related documents.

So far, 29 investigation papers have been opened, and police have identified 19 bank accounts involving three companies and 16 businesses that were used as mule accounts to receive money from victims.

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property.

The syndicate used Facebook and WhatsApp as a medium to lure victims, promising returns of between 15% and 200% a month. Victims only realised it was a scam after they failed to withdraw their money.

Victims were also told to download the Bam Pro and Baly Pro apps on their phones to transfer their funds. – May 3, 2024

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