SIBU: A businesswoman, 32, was conned of RM9,200 for allegedly failing to settle her tax arrears, now that it is the filing of tax return month.
Sibu deputy divisional police chief (OCPD) Supt Martin Koo who confirmed the case said the woman, had on March 11 received a call from “Cyberjaya Inland Revenue Department”, telling her that she had registered a company in Perlis and which had unpaid income tax of RM25,068.
“When the women denied having such company, she was transferred to Perlis police station where one so-called Sergeant Azman spoke to her. She was informed by Sgt Azman that her bank account had been used by someone for drug trafficking activity,” he added.
From Sgt Azman, her line was further transferred to Inspector Fauzi and Inspector Yong. The duo asked her to transfer all her money in her bank account to two different accounts for investigation to be carried out on her bank account.
“The woman did so by doing online transfer of her money to the two accounts totalling RM9,200,” he said.
However after doing so, she was asked by the two persons to pay another RM20,000.
It was only then that she realised she had been cheated by them.
Supt Martin Koo said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
