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Sarawak student loses savings to fake job offer scam
A 22-year-old final-year business student in Kuching has fallen victim to a money laundering scheme after responding to an online job advertisement offering RM100 daily income. The victim's bank account was allegedly used to receive and transfer illicit funds.
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The student, who has not been identified, discovered she had become an unwitting participant in a mule account operation after accepting what appeared to be a legitimate accounting position advertised online.
According to reports, the victim was attracted to the job posting due to its attractive daily rate of RM100 and flexible working arrangements, which seemed ideal for a final-year student juggling academic commitments.
After joining the scheme, the victim's personal bank account began receiving deposits from unknown sources. She was instructed to transfer these funds to designated accounts, unaware that she was facilitating money laundering operations.
The incident highlights the growing sophistication of online employment scams targeting young Malaysians, particularly students seeking supplementary income. Authorities have urged job seekers to verify employment opportunities through official channels and remain cautious of positions offering unusually high remuneration with minimal qualifications.
Police have initiated investigations into the matter. Victims of similar schemes are encouraged to report the incidents to the nearest police station and their financial institutions immediately.