Romance gone rogue: Malaysians lose RM3.5m to love scams in Jan, mostly victims aged 30 to 50, says Bukit Aman

Romance gone rogue: Malaysians lose RM3.5m to love scams in Jan, mostly victims aged 30 to 50, says Bukit Aman

Malay Mail - Malaysia·2026-02-22 16:01

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Police recorded 100 love scam cases involving losses amounting to RM3.5 million in January this year, an increase of five cases compared to January 2025.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the total losses, however, showed a 27 per cent drop from the RM4.9 million recorded in January 2025.

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