SANDAKAN: A total of 54 online fraud cases were recorded in Sandakan between January and April this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM4.3 million.
District police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah said most victims were aged between 31 and 50, with 61.11 per cent being men and 38.89 per cent women.
He added that 170 cases were reported in 2024 overall, with losses exceeding RM23 million.
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He urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid sharing bank details with third parties, and report any suspicious transactions, warning that offenders may face charges under Section 424 of the Penal Code.
