Scams & Fraud news in Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

1. Alam Maritim CEO charged with fraud over vessel charter rates, claims trial

   11 hours ago Malay Mail Jalan Radin Anum 9.6 km

   Alam Maritim Resources Bhd group managing director and CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with two counts of fraud over the daily charter rate of a vessel. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM300,000 with one surety. The court set Nov 18 for mention of the case.

2. IT officer in Bangsar South loses RM20,000 in SPayLater scam

   6 days ago Harian Metro Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur 6.8 km

   A 28-year-old IT officer in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, lost RM20,000 after falling for an SPayLater cash-out offer seen on TikTok. Brickfields district police confirmed the incident on September 1 and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

3. Beware of 'love scam' tactics, police warn

   1 week ago Harian Metro Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur 9.8 km

   Kuala Lumpur police have warned the public against the tactics of 'love scam' syndicates that target victims through social media and dating apps. The warning follows the deaths of a family of four in Desa ParkCity on 27 August, which is being investigated for possible links to a love scam.