Terengganu contractor duped of RM152,550 in non-existent tender scam
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KUALA TERENGGANU, July 27 — A 68-year-old electrical contractor lost RM152,550 after falling victim to a non-existent tender scam.Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd...
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Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim received an email on July 14 offering a project to install solar lights in Kampung Tanjung Baharu, Hulu Terengganu.
He said the victim, who was interested in the offer, subsequently contacted a male suspect posing as an officer from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) via WhatsApp to obtain further information.
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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