Senior citizen in Johor loses over RM1 mln to Macau scam

JOHOR BAHRU (Sept 22): A senior citizen lost RM1.03 million to a Macau scam syndicate which began when the victim received a call from a man claiming to be from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 69-year-old woman alleged she received a call from a man, claiming that the victim was involved in money laundering activities early this month. "The call was then connected to another suspect known as Mr Yong who was masqueraded as a police officer. "Due to fear, the victim followed the suspect's instructions to open a bank…