Kuching man fined RM10,000 over scam-linked bank account
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A 22-year-old Kuching man has been fined RM10,000 after his bank account was used to receive scam money.
The Magistrates' Court fined Dominic Unya Dunggat RM10,000, or three months' jail in default, after he pleaded guilty under Section 424C(1) of the Penal Code.
The court heard that a victim transferred RM10,000 in three payments after receiving a WhatsApp call from someone claiming to be a relative from China who asked for a loan. Investigators later found that Dominic had handed his bank card to a longtime friend.
The three transfers, made on July 25, 2025, were RM4,950, RM4,950 and RM100.
The safest response is to stop, verify through an independent number and keep the evidence. Do not lend out a bank account or move money to a so-called safe account.
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