Contractor loses RM122,552 in fake polytechnic tender scam
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KUANTAN: A contractor lost RM122,552 after being tricked into making compulsory upfront payments for a non-existent polytechnic supply tender.
From the original report
The 46-year-old victim only realised he had been duped after visiting the polytechnic last week to verify the status of the offer.
Kuantan police chief Assistant Commissioner Ashari Abu Samah said the victim was contacted earlier this month by an individual claiming to be a polytechnic staff member, inviting his company to submit a quotation to supply a generator.
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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