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Ex-director charged with 71 counts in RM4.7m used car fraud
A former director of a used car trading company faces multiple charges across three Sessions Courts in connection with an elaborate scheme involving millions of ringgit. The accused is alleged to have defrauded customers through fraudulent vehicle transactions.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — A former director of a used car trading company appeared in three Sessions Courts here to face 71 charges related to a RM4.7 million scam involving the sale of defective vehicles.
The accused is alleged to have conspired with other individuals to defraud customers by selling used vehicles with concealed mechanical defects and falsified documentation. Investigators determined that the scheme operated over an extended period, with victims across multiple transactions reporting similar patterns of deception.
According to court documents, customers were allegedly misled about the condition and history of vehicles, with paperwork falsified to obscure previous accidents and major repairs. The fraud came to light following complaints from multiple buyers who discovered serious mechanical issues shortly after purchase.
The charges span three separate judicial venues, with each Sessions Court handling portions of the 71-count indictment. The accused's bail and trial dates are expected to be determined in subsequent court proceedings.
The case highlights growing concerns about fraud in Malaysia's used vehicle market, where buyers face significant risks without proper due diligence and third-party inspections.