A 60-year-old housewife in Pontian, Malaysia, lost RM221,000 (approximately USD 48,000) to an online investment scam. She met a Chinese man through the Wesing app in November 2022 who introduced her to a high-return investment scheme. Between March and May 2025, she made several payments totaling RM221,000 into various accounts provided by the scammer. She realized she was scammed when she didn't receive the promised returns or her initial investment. Pontian District Police Chief, Supt. Mohammad Shofee Tayib, confirmed the report and reminded the public to be wary of such scams.
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