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University lecturer loses RM238,500 in Telegram cryptocurrency investment scam

Jul 16, 2025Malaysia1 source

Summary

A university lecturer in Malaysia lost RM238,500 in a cryptocurrency scam. The scam occurred via the Telegram messaging app. The victim was deceived into transferring funds under false pretenses. The incident was reported by The Vibes. The exact date of the scam is not specified in the article. Authorities have not yet commented on the case.

Incident Details

Domain
Fraud & Financial
Mechanism
conduct
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualA lecturer in Malaysia
Dimensions
economic

Sources

1

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