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A 53-year-old Malaysian woman lost RM2.33 million in an online romance scam involving a man named Perry Chen. The victim, a programming manager, was introduced to the suspect, who claimed to be a Singaporean living in Canada, by her aunt. Starting in March 2024, the suspect requested funds for a supposed business venture in Oman. The victim made 58 transactions totaling RM1.93 million. Later, the suspect claimed to have deposited a check for repayment but requested further payments for bank charges, leading to 13 more transactions totaling RM399,407. The victim finally realized the scam and filed a police report.
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