‘Imran Koyube’ charged in court over fraud case

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28 Apr 2026 • 4:50 PM MYT
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Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that the suspect, who had been detained several days earlier, now faces charges related to the case. - Photo by Bernama.

SHAH ALAM - A man known as “Imran Koyube”, linked to a viral fraud investigation, was formally charged in court today, according to Selangor police.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that the suspect, who had been detained several days earlier, now faces charges related to the case.

“Therefore, I request members of the media to obtain further details from the court after the charging process is completed.

“The suspect was arrested in Selangor and the charge will also be carried out in this state,” he said during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters.

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A man known as “Imran Koyube”, linked to a viral fraud investigation, was formally charged in court today, according to Selangor police.

Prior to the charge, the man had been remanded for four days until April 28 to facilitate investigations under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which covers offences related to cheating.

The case first came to wider public attention after allegations surfaced online, including claims by a woman who said her identity had been used without her knowledge for debt-related transactions by the suspect, who is also her former husband.

Further claims circulating on social media suggested that the individual had been involved in similar fraudulent activities in the past, allegedly resurfacing under different identities and agency names.

Authorities have yet to disclose additional details, with further information expected following court proceedings.