Two women charged over traditional healing scam targeting three victims in Kota Kinabalu
Two women have been charged in Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court with criminal conspiracy to defraud three women through a traditional healing scheme.
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E-hailing driver to face charges over alleged staged kidnapping for RM30,000 ransom
A 25-year-old part-time e-hailing driver will be charged in connection with allegedly staging his own kidnapping to extort RM30,000 from his family members to settle mounting loan shark debts.
South Korea Launches Sweeping Campaign Against Organised Crime and Young Gangsters
South Korea's police have announced a three-month crackdown on organised crime starting Monday, targeting young gang members engaged in fraud, money laundering, and drug trafficking, following a significant surge in criminal activity.
MACC Set to Prosecute Over 100 Suspects in Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Fraud Scheme
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to haul over 100 individuals before the courts in relation to fraudulent activities connected to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment initiative, marking a significant enforcement action.
Germany's Phone Scam Losses Surge as Fraudsters Adopt Sophisticated Impersonation Tactics
Germany faces escalating phone scam losses, with fraudsters impersonating police officers and relatives extracting €49.5 million from victims in 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year.
Plantation Manager Arrested Over RM8 Million Rubber Seedling Contracts Fraud
Malaysia's anti-corruption authorities have detained a former plantation manager employed by a rubber seedling supplier operating in the Klang Valley region, with investigations focusing on alleged misappropriation of approximately RM8 million linked to multiple supply contracts.
High Court Backs Insurer's Right to Void Fraudulently Obtained Policy
A Malaysian High Court has upheld an insurer's authority to terminate a policy procured fraudulently, determining that the insurance agent disregarded essential underwriting protocols while pursuing commissions.
Eight foreigners arrested in Penang over elaborate online travel scam targeting Chinese and Taiwanese victims
Penang police arrested eight foreigners from a luxury condominium in connection with an online travel scam targeting victims in China and Taiwan. Officers seized computer and telecommunications equipment used in the operation.
Ex-Singapore Armed Forces Captain Jailed 21 Months for Defrauding Colleagues and Vaping Offences
A former Singapore Armed Forces captain has been sentenced to 21 months and two weeks in jail after defrauding nearly S$87,000 from five colleagues and committing multiple vaping offences. He also faced fines and has made full restitution.
Three Suspects Held in Terengganu Over RM51,000 Fraudulent Wedding Catering Claims
Anti-corruption authorities in Terengganu have detained three individuals, one a former manager at a frozen food enterprise, in connection with nearly RM51,000 in allegedly fabricated wedding catering invoices.
Zahid Warns of Escalating Fraud Crisis as Government Moves to Strengthen Cyber Defences
Malaysia faces a deepening online fraud crisis with over 8,000 charges filed, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Zahid to champion the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 as a critical defence against escalating digital crimes.
Police dismantle US-targeting scam operation in Kuantan bust
Malaysian authorities arrested 16 people in Kuantan linked to a sophisticated scam targeting US residents. The operation allegedly used romance and investment schemes to defraud victims across multiple countries.
Datuk and Assistant Arrested After Fraudulent Use of Pahang Royal Emblem
Authorities have arrested a Datuk and his assistant in connection with the illegal use of Pahang's royal emblem, triggering a police investigation into the scheme's financial impact and underlying purposes.
Three Arrested in RM20 Million Loan Fraud Scheme
Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of defrauding a financial institution of RM20 million through forged documentation and false loan applications.
Chinese National Denies Charges in Elaborate Gold Substitution Fraud
A Chinese citizen has entered a not guilty plea in Kuala Lumpur magistrate's court to fraud charges involving RM37,054. He allegedly sold gold-coated mixed-metal jewellery to a gold dealer under false pretences.
Mother and two children arrested for posing as welfare officers to defraud elderly Ipoh woman
Police in Ipoh have apprehended a mother and two children accused of pretending to be welfare officers to defraud a 67-year-old woman of jewellery valued at approximately RM8,000.