Pakistan’s web of cyberscammers
Contrary to what one might assume, the gambit used for these scams is pretty simple — exploit the vulnerabilities of the poor, naïve, uneducated and the fearful.
Crime
CPIB Iswaran probe: Tycoon Ong Beng Seng back in S’pore after being allowed to travel to Bali while on bail
Mr Ong is known as the man who brought Formula One to Singapore, and is the chairman of Singapore GP, which organises the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit annually.
JB senior citizen loses over RM300,000 to scammers
Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said that between July 13 and 14, the victim made five transactions amounting to RM202,800 to two bank accounts.
Man, mistaken to be a Muslim, attacked by Kanwariyas
A widely shared video of the incident purportedly shows the Kanwariyas forcibly pulling the car owner out of the vehicle before overturning the vehicle and hitting it with sticks.
Crypto phishing attacks increasing in Philippines
In Southeast Asia, the Philippines received the second highest number of crypto phishing attacks last year with 24,737, a marked increase from just 9,164 in 2021.
Critics slam Medan Mayor remark on shooting criminals dead
Activists have criticised Bobby Nasution, fearing his remarks could lead to extrajudicial killings.
Japanese language school punished for violating rights of international students
Japan's Immigration Services Agency determined that making students submit written pledges that include penalties constitutes a violation of their human rights.
Cybercrimes still up despite SIM registration law: Police data
However, the police highlighted that their resolution rate went up from 70 per cent in 2022 to 95 per cent for the first half of the year.
I didn’t know’ not an excuse for sharing fake info: Malaysian law expert
Prof Shad Saleem explained that in the defamation law, “I didn’t know” cannot be used as a defence.
Charges against Muhyiddin not discriminatory, High Court hears
Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, 76, is charged with using his position to obtain bribes amounting to RM232.5 million for the party.