Data of Malaysians born between 1940 and 2004 allegedly being sold for over RM40,000
It was claimed that the data was syphoned from the National Registration Department (NRD) through the My Identity API.
It was claimed that the data was syphoned from the National Registration Department (NRD) through the My Identity API.
Unsuspecting users are asked to fork out their own money first to buy products with the promise that their money will be returned along with an added commission.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the incident and said that enemies of people's lives and property will be "dealt with iron hands".
The incident comes less than a month after a suicide bombing at the Karachi University Confucius Institute.
It is the latest incident in a series of attacks against Papuans or those voicing human rights in the easternmost provinces of the country.
The drug war, which Duterte launched when he assumed power in 2016, has been highly criticized both domestically and globally.
The promise of lucrative paying “telemarketing” and customer services jobs in Cambodia has led to several young Malaysians becoming victims.
Scammers have splurged on everything from luxury cars to Rolex watches with the millions they stole.
Instead of wallowing in depression after losing $80,000, the 34-year-old digital content creator turned her agony into strength.
Using information submitted while making purchases, scammers could transfer money from victim accounts, police said.