Businessman Loses RM2.4 Million in Supercar Scam
KUALA LUMPUR: A 34-year-old businessman has been swindled out of approximately RM2.4 million in a luxury car purchase scam, authorities reported on Wednesday.
According to Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, the victim filed a report on February 19, 2025. The scam involved the attempted purchase of a supercar.
“In June 2020, the victim was approached by a male suspect regarding the prospect of buying a supercar,” Comm. Ramli explained at a press conference held at the CCID headquarters.
The businessman met with the suspect several times and even test-drove the vehicle at a second-hand car dealership located in Puchong. Furthermore, the suspect presented the victim with a Customs Department Import form to seemingly legitimize the car’s entry into Malaysia.
From June 15, 2020, the victim, following the suspect’s instructions, made 18 financial transactions to a company account, totaling RM2.4 million, Comm. Ramli stated. The promise of a high-value car fueled the transactions.
Unfortunately, the deal turned sour in January 2022 when the victim received photographs showing the vehicle had been seized by authorities. The suspect promised to resolve the matter, but has since disappeared and is unreachable.
Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which addresses cheating. The CCID is currently seeking a man named Lim Voi Heng to assist with the investigation. His last known address is in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
“We urge anyone with information to contact investigating officer Insp Ruzanna Khairion at 010-4425916,” Comm Ramli said, appealing for public assistance in the case.
Comm. Ramli also urged members of the public who may have been victims of a similar scam to come forward and report the incidents.
