Parents warned: Children risk prosecution as bank account mules
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Ewon Benedick stresses that account holders could face prosecution if their accounts are linked to scams or illicit transactions
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PARENTS must take an active role in warning their children about the legal dangers of becoming bank account mules, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has said.
Speaking at the launch of the Digital Parentage programme in Kota Kinabalu today, Ewon cautioned that allowing third parties to use personal bank accounts for money transfers could expose account holders to criminal prosecution if the transactions were linked to scams or other illicit activities.
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- Aug 29, 2026
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- Aug 29, 2026
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