SEREMBAN: A legal officer with a company here has been cheated of RM115,000 in a Macau scam by imposters claiming to be officers of a commercial bank and Bank Negara.

       Negri Sembilan Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Aibee Ab Ghani said the victim, 54, was contacted by a man claiming to be from a bank on Monday (Feb 7) claiming that she had conducted a suspicious transaction.

       "The suspect told the victim that a credit card registered in her name was used in the transaction.

       "When the victim told the caller that she did not have any credit card with the bank, the call was transferred to another suspect claiming to be from Bank Negara," he said on Tuesday (Feb 8).

       Supt Aibee said the so-called Bank Negara officer told the victim not to worry about the matter and to contact one "Tuan Jeffrey", who was also an officer with the central bank.

       "The victim then contacted the officer and was asked to provide all her banking details.

       "She did as told and revealed all details of her three bank accounts including TAC or transaction authorisation codes," he said.

       Supt Aibee added that the victim then decided to check her bank accounts about four hours later and was shocked to see a total of RM115,000 had been withdrawn, after which she lodged a police report.

       He said that the case is being probed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

       The offence carries a jail term of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction.