Wangsa Maju District police chief Supt Mohamad Roy Suhaimi Sarif (centre) showing the items seized during an operation against ‘African Scam’ in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR: A Nigerian man believed to be operating the ‘Black Money’ scam was nabbed in a hotel in Jalan Ampang, last Friday.
The 46-year-old man who is married to a local here, was arrested at around 4pm by the Wangsa Maju Commercial CID.
Following the arrest, Wangsa Maju police chief Supt Mohd Roy Suhaimi Shariff said the police had carried out an inspection at the suspect’s house in Bukit Antarabangsa, Ampang and found USD$12,000 cash (RM48,000), a mobile phone and permanent resident card.
“Police will verify with the Immigration Department on the validity of the card,” he told a press conference, here, yesterday.
The suspect, who has two children from his marriage, was believed to be active doing his illegal activities online for the past four years by promising quick investment returns.
He added that the suspect’s remand which ends yesterday will be extended to assist investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud. — Bernama
Among the exhibits are US dollar notes. — Bernama photo