By Wan Faizal Ismayatim
SHAH ALAM, April 13 — Selangor police have opened 144 investigation papers related to face mask scams during the movement control order (MCO), which amounts to RM1.5 million in losses.
Selangor Commercial Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) chief ACP Muhammad Yazid Muhammad Yew said 20 individuals have been detained as of yesterday for their involvement in the cases.
“Scams involving face mask sale are worrying and the people are advised to not easily fall for into the trap by the scammers online.
“This is because the number of scam cases involving face mask sales is actively progressing due to the increasing demand for the masks during the MCO,” he told a media conference in the Selangor police headquarters here today.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Yazid said the MCO compliance rate in Selangor was at 92 per cent.
“As of yesterday, the state police received 1,546 reports, and a total of 962 compound notices have been issued.
“Since the MCO was introduced, we have opened 837 investigation papers and arrested 1,730 individuals who have defied the MCO. We have brought 339 of these cases to court,” he said.
He added police have also begun investigating a group of foreigners after a video showing them celebrating the Songkran Festival in Selangor went viral.
