Dozens of Koreans duped out of RM2mil in travel scam
Dozens of Koreans have been duped out of more than RM2m in what is believed to be a flight ticketing scam. The victims were enticed with huge discounts on their airline tickets to and from South Korea as well as the promise of 100% refunds for those unable to board their flights should they test positive for Covid-19. So far, over a dozen police reports have been lodged nationwide, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor. It is learnt that a couple – a Malaysian in his 20s and his Korean wife in her 30s who are operating a travel agency in Sabah – could be involved in the scam. The South Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is aware of the scam and has been asking their nationals to lodge reports on the matter.<br/>
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Dozens of Koreans duped out of RM2mil in travel scam
Dozens of Koreans have been duped out of more than RM2m in what is believed to be a flight ticketing scam. The victims were enticed with huge discounts on their airline tickets to and from South Korea as well as the promise of 100% refunds for those unable to board their flights should they test positive for Covid-19. So far, over a dozen police reports have been lodged nationwide, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor. It is learnt that a couple – a Malaysian in his 20s and his Korean wife in her 30s who are operating a travel agency in Sabah – could be involved in the scam. The South Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is aware of the scam and has been asking their nationals to lodge reports on the matter.<br/>
