KUCHING: Police here are looking for 34 individuals in connection with various commercial crime cases dating back to 2006.
Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah in a press conference, said they were 29 men and five women — all locals — aged between 26 and 52.
“Of the figure, six were involved in criminal breach of trust (CBT) since 2006 to 2019.
“These cases are being investigated under Section 408 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 14 years and whipping and shall also be liable to a fine, upon conviction.
“Meanwhile, the rest were involved in Macau scams, love scams, online purchase scams and loan scams. These cases are investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years and whipping, upon conviction,” he told the media here yesterday (Apr 19).
He later broke down the number saying five were being sought for love scams, Macau scams (four) and non-existent loan (three).
The remaining 16 were involved in various scams such as kickback checks, selling land, misusing an association’s name for donation, investment and visa application process.
Ahsmon revealed that from all 34 scam cases, the total losses of the victims amounted to RM2.3 million.
“The youngest suspect was 33, who committed the crime at that age in 2006, involving losses amounting to RM18,600.
“The oldest suspect was 50, who committed the crime at that age in 2019, involving losses amounting RM379,000,” he said.
As such, he called on the public to channel any relevant information that could assist the police.
