Safiey, 31, alleged that a third individual bearing the title Datuk Seri, who owns six companies and is an insurance panel member, was also involved in the alleged fraud. There are clear elements of criminal breach of trust and organised syndicated crime, using the 'sambung bayar' tactic without the car owner's knowledge. "This includes rights to trademarks that are patented and registered under my name and my company, my good name, company assets, the company's reputation, and even company funds, including Employees Provident Fund accounts. "This trend is becoming increasingly rampant and is being advertised across various digital platforms, including Facebook groups using names such as 'sambung bayar deposit direct owner'. "They also frequently threaten others by making 'cover reports' and imposing contracts or agreements unilaterally through coercion and undue influence, allegedly using company registrations as proof of a legitimate licence for deposit-based 'sambung bayar' arrangements," he said.

Source: New Strait Times December 31, 2025 13:50 UTC