KUANTAN: A 59-year-old man here lost RM129,000 after following a ‘”police officer’s” directive to transfer his savings to a temporary account for an investigation into alleged money laundering activities.

Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the incident unfolded on Aug 23 when the victim received a call from a so-called bank officer informing him about a loan under his name and instructing him to speak to one “ASP Roslin”.