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Besmartstayalert Letsfightscammertogether Keratan Akhbar Pilihan Scam Alert The Achilles Heel Of Scammers

Published: 20 Dec 2023 3.46 AM Updated: 17 Jul 2026 3.33 AM
This is why syndicates consistently target individuals, enticing them to rent or sell their bank accounts for a fee often at a paltry sum in comparison to the substantial amounts the crooks rake in.
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Petaling Jaya, 20th December 2023 - Mule accounts used by criminals often without the account holder's knowledge are a key component in receiving and transferring money for illegal activities and serving as the lifeline for scam syndicates.

This is why syndicates consistently target individuals, enticing them to rent or sell their bank accounts for a fee often at a paltry sum in comparison to the substantial amounts the crooks rake in.

However, abetting syndicates carries significant repercussions.

Beyond potential criminal charges, those aiding such groups may encounter additional complications, as their accounts could become implicated in scam investigations conducted by the police.

Director of Commercial Crime Investigation Department, CP Dato' Sri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said that individuals caught for lending, renting or selling their accounts will not only encounter legal repercussions but also risk having their accounts impounded or frozen during a police investigation.

Furthermore, the account holder may be blacklisted by all banks in the country.

Read further on The Star's article attached.

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ArticlePublished 20 Dec 2023 3.46 AMUpdated 17 Jul 2026 3.33 AM