(Bandar Seri Begawan, 9th) The Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Brunei Police Force has arrested a 52-year-old local woman, Ms. Lim, who is suspected of defrauding 11 victims between 2024 and 2025.
Investigations revealed that the suspect contacted victims via WhatsApp and deceived them into investing in multiple fake business projects, including restaurant investments, importing goods from China, and impersonating an agent for recruiting domestic helpers. Victims were asked to make payments through bank transfers or in cash, but these business deals did not exist at all.
The suspect is currently under investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, suspected of fraud and dishonestly inducing others to deliver property. The maximum penalty for this offense is seven years’ imprisonment and a fine.
The police are conducting further investigations into all 11 cases, with preliminary estimates of the total losses being about BND 133,000. Police remind the public to remain vigilant and avoid transferring money to suspicious or unknown individuals.
The police remain steadfast in combating fraud crimes, and urge the public to share this alert with family and friends to prevent more people from falling victim.
Investigations revealed that the suspect contacted victims via WhatsApp and deceived them into investing in multiple fake business projects, including restaurant investments, importing goods from China, and impersonating an agent for recruiting domestic helpers. Victims were asked to make payments through bank transfers or in cash, but these business deals did not exist at all.
The suspect is currently under investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, suspected of fraud and dishonestly inducing others to deliver property. The maximum penalty for this offense is seven years’ imprisonment and a fine.
The police are conducting further investigations into all 11 cases, with preliminary estimates of the total losses being about BND 133,000. Police remind the public to remain vigilant and avoid transferring money to suspicious or unknown individuals.
The police remain steadfast in combating fraud crimes, and urge the public to share this alert with family and friends to prevent more people from falling victim.