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Man charged with cheating after claiming torture forced scam calls
A man has been handed cheating charges for allegedly perpetrating a scam while claiming he was tortured and coerced into making fraudulent calls. The accused is suspected of committing the offences over a three-month period.
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Sufyan Azlan faces cheating charges in connection with allegations that he committed offences between November 2025 and January 2026. According to prosecutors, the man is accused of engaging in scam activities during this period.
The accused has reportedly claimed that he was tortured and forced against his will to make scam calls as part of the alleged scheme. However, authorities proceeded with filing charges against him following their investigation.
The case represents an instance where a suspect has attempted to attribute his involvement in fraudulent activities to coercion and abuse. Law enforcement completed their investigations before deciding to formally charge Azlan with cheating-related offences.
The matter is now in the judicial system, where the charges will be examined and adjudicated according to legal procedures.