Police have received 35 reports linked to a woman detained over an alleged kutu (revolving credit) money scheme debt, involving total losses of approximately RM1.7 million.
Kubang Pasu District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim said all 35 reports were lodged by victims aged between 23 and 53. He added that investigations are being conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
Family reported missing before surrendering
The case came to light after a couple and their child were reported missing from their home in Taman Desa Bayanmas, Bukit Kayu Hitam, on 20 July. The woman’s 62-year-old father subsequently lodged a report at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Police Station on Monday after failing to locate his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild.
The couple later surrendered themselves at the Kubang Pasu District Police Headquarters (IPD) at approximately 1:50 AM on Thursday.
Remand extended for further investigation
The husband and wife, aged 39 and 36, were initially remanded for four days, with the period ending on Monday (10 August).
However, their remand has now been extended by a further two days, starting today, to assist police investigations into the alleged duit kutu debt case.
The kutu system generally involves participants contributing money into a common fund, with members receiving a lump-sum payout according to an agreed schedule.
As reported by Kosmo!, police investigations are ongoing, with authorities continuing to assess the allegations and determine the full extent of the losses involved.
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