Police Arrest "Tan Sri" Businessman for Alleged Scam
Kuala Lumpur: A 59-year-old businessman with the title "Tan Sri" has been arrested by the Bukit Aman’s Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) Criminal Investigation Team for allegedly scamming the public out of RM10 million. The suspect, who has 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and serves as the chairman of a company, was apprehended at his residence in Jalan U-Thant this evening after returning from Osaka, Japan.
The Scam
The suspect allegedly demanded RM25 million from victims, claiming he had close ties with the police and could help resolve their cases. He further asserted that the money collected would be handed over to the police to prevent the victims from facing any legal action or investigations under AMLA. So far, the suspect has collected about RM10 million from victims.
Investigation and Arrest
Authorities had been monitoring the suspect’s activities, and the AMLA team launched an intelligence operation that led to his arrest this evening. The suspect will be brought to court tomorrow for a remand order.
Confirmation from Inspector-General of Police
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed to Bernama that a press conference regarding the case will be held soon.
Conclusion
The arrest of the "Tan Sri" businessman is a significant step in the fight against financial crimes in Malaysia. The authorities’ swift action in apprehending the suspect and recovering the stolen funds is a testament to their commitment to protecting the public from scams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the suspect?
- The suspect is a 59-year-old businessman with the title "Tan Sri" and 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, who serves as the chairman of a company.
- How much money has the suspect allegedly stolen?
- The suspect has allegedly stolen about RM10 million from victims.
- What was the suspect’s modus operandi?
- The suspect allegedly demanded RM25 million from victims, claiming he had close ties with the police and could help resolve their cases.
- What is the next step in the investigation?
- The suspect will be brought to court tomorrow for a remand order, and a press conference will be held soon to provide further information on the case.