Woman loses RM554,525 to alleged ‘bomoh’ scam promising son's healing, land solutions
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The 64-year-old from Kabong was allegedly persuaded to transfer money into six bank accounts to buy items for a spiritual ritual, police say
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A 64-YEAR-OLD housewife from Sibu has allegedly lost RM554,525 after being duped by a man posing as a bomoh (witch doctor) who promised to heal her ailing son and resolve problems involving her land.
Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the 38-year-old lorry driver from Passai Siong, Sibu Jaya, was arrested at a food court in Sibu Jaya at about 9pm on Wednesday.
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- Oct 30, 2026
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