KOTA TINGGI, Dec 30 — A pensioner lost RM750,000 after being defrauded by an individual who impersonated a police officer by stating that the victim’s name was involved in money laundering activities.

Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 60-year-old victim was initially contacted by the suspect in September and was then ordered via WhatsApp to hand over copies of his two ATM cards, supposedly to clear his name from the charges in the case.