Police investigate a major fraud case after a retired airline worker lost her entire life savings to online criminals. The 62-year-old woman from Penang fell victim to scammers who promised huge profits from fake stock market investments. Criminals used a WhatsApp group named enspire capital to attract potential victims with false promises. The woman downloaded an app called freeman plus that the fraudsters claimed would manage her investments. She reported the crime to the Timur Laut Commercial Crime Investigation Division after realizing the scheme was fake.
The victim made 56 separate money transfers to four different company bank accounts over three weeks. Scammers collected payments from May 12 through June 2 but never returned any profits to the woman. The criminals kept asking for additional money instead of paying the promised investment returns. She used money from her personal bank accounts and her retirement fund to finance the transfers. The total amount stolen reached 436,000 ringgit.
Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed that investigators are working to find the criminal group. Officers are tracking down the suspects responsible for operating this investment fraud scheme. The case falls under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating crimes. Police continue their efforts to identify all members of the syndicate. Authorities warn other citizens to avoid similar investment scams that promise unrealistic profits.
The victim made 56 separate money transfers to four different company bank accounts over three weeks. Scammers collected payments from May 12 through June 2 but never returned any profits to the woman. The criminals kept asking for additional money instead of paying the promised investment returns. She used money from her personal bank accounts and her retirement fund to finance the transfers. The total amount stolen reached 436,000 ringgit.
Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed that investigators are working to find the criminal group. Officers are tracking down the suspects responsible for operating this investment fraud scheme. The case falls under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating crimes. Police continue their efforts to identify all members of the syndicate. Authorities warn other citizens to avoid similar investment scams that promise unrealistic profits.
