IPOH: A 67-year-old medical practitioner has lost a total of RM529,200 in a cryptocurrency investment scam and then falling victim to a bogus "fund recovery" service. "Preliminary investigations found that in September 2025, the victim received a link for an investment via TikTok. "The victim contacted a man who claimed to be a lawyer and was instructed to make several payments. "As a result, the victim suffered further losses amounting to RM209,200, bringing his total losses to RM529,200," he said. Comm Noor Hisam advised the public to be more cautious and not to be easily deceived by investment offers or promises to recover losses on social media.

Source: The Star January 04, 2026 00:10 UTC