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Scammers are impersonating the IRS with convincing fake letters and websites to steal cryptocurrency and personal data from holders. The scheme represents a growing threat as cybercrime losses surge globally.
Kedah police have shut down a well-organised online romance scam operation targeting Japanese nationals, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign suspects in Alor Setar.
A Chinese national has pleaded not guilty to defrauding a local gold dealer of RM37,054 by selling gold-coated mixed-metal jewellery as genuine gold in Kuala Lumpur.
Sabah's youth minister has urged intensified digital literacy campaigns following a sharp rise in online-related complaints on the east coast, emphasising the need for greater public awareness and cautious online behaviour.
Singapore police have launched investigations into 230 suspects, including a teenager, for involvement in scams totalling S$9 million. The crackdown reveals the persistent reach of cybercrime across Southeast Asia's financial networks.
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Malaysian police have arrested more than 45,000 suspects and opened 165,501 investigation papers into online scam cases since 2023, marking an intensified crackdown on digital fraud that threatens the region's financial ecosystem.