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Five held after luxury home in Iskandar Puteri allegedly used to scam Singaporeans
Johor police arrest five suspects for fake investment scam targeting Singaporeans from luxury home in Iskandar Puteri.
In brief
Johor police arrest five suspects for fake investment scam targeting Singaporeans from luxury home in Iskandar Puteri. Johor police arrested five suspects including three Malaysians and two foreigners for a fake investment scheme promising 100-300% returns to Singaporeans. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Arrests in Iskandar Puteri
Johor police raided a luxury home in Iskandar Puteri in October 2026 that allegedly targeted Singaporeans with fake investment schemes.
Scam promises 100-300% returns
The syndicate reportedly promised returns between 100 and 300 per cent, primarily deceiving senior citizens.
Five suspects arrested
Five suspects including three Malaysians and two foreigners were arrested for the scam operation.
Recruited via social media
Suspects were recruited through social media with monthly salary offers of about RM3,000 as customer relations officers.
Electronic devices seized
Police seized electronic devices valued over RM100,000 during the raid.
Johor scam reports
Johor recorded 9,897 scam investigation papers involving RM212.6 million in losses between January and September 2026.
Calls for stricter penalties
Malaysian Community Crime Care Pahang branch chairman Daniel Khoo called for tougher action against syndicate members.
The main idea
Johor police arrested five suspects including three Malaysians and two foreigners for a fake investment scheme promising 100-300% returns to Singaporeans.
