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Miri businessman loses RM165,750 in investment scam via WhatsApp in Miri, Malaysia

Oct 7, 2025Miri, Malaysia1 source

Summary

A Miri businessman lost RM165,750 in an investment scam conducted via WhatsApp. The scam occurred in Miri, Malaysia. The victim was targeted through the messaging platform, which was used to facilitate the fraudulent activity. The scam involved a financial investment scheme that ultimately resulted in significant monetary loss for the victim.

Incident Details

Domain
Fraud & Financial
Mechanism
conduct
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualA Miri businessman
Dimensions
economic

Sources

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