(Lubok Antu, 15th) — A local woman, believed to have provided her personal bank account to a scam syndicate for use as a 'money mule' (Mule Account), was arrested by the police yesterday (14th).
The female suspect, in her 20s, was detained during an operation in Lubok Antu town, led by Commercial Crime Investigation Unit Chief Superintendent Muhammad Asyraf Azmi.
Lubok Antu police believe the woman acted as the account holder of the 'money mule' account, and is involved in four fraud cases that took place across the states of Penang, Sabah, Pahang, and Kedah.
The cases include two fake investment scams, one part-time job scam, and one non-existent loan scam. The victims suffered total losses amounting to RM109,448.05.
The police urge the public not to hand over their bank accounts, ATM cards, or online banking information to others for any reason.
The police pointed out that doing so would allow scam syndicates to use the account as a tool to receive and transfer illegal scam proceeds.
The police are currently investigating under Section 424B of the Penal Code. This section stipulates that anyone who, without lawful authority or valid purpose, allows others to use or control their bank account or payment instruments, is committing an offence.
If convicted, offenders may be sentenced to a maximum of 7 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to RM100,000, or both.
Lubok Antu police believe the woman acted as the account holder of the 'money mule' account, and is involved in four fraud cases that took place across the states of Penang, Sabah, Pahang, and Kedah.
The cases include two fake investment scams, one part-time job scam, and one non-existent loan scam. The victims suffered total losses amounting to RM109,448.05.
The police urge the public not to hand over their bank accounts, ATM cards, or online banking information to others for any reason.
The police pointed out that doing so would allow scam syndicates to use the account as a tool to receive and transfer illegal scam proceeds.
The police are currently investigating under Section 424B of the Penal Code. This section stipulates that anyone who, without lawful authority or valid purpose, allows others to use or control their bank account or payment instruments, is committing an offence.
If convicted, offenders may be sentenced to a maximum of 7 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to RM100,000, or both.