Man Sells His House to Invest, Only to Lose RM132,590 in Forex Scam
A 73-year-old Malaysian retiree lost RM132,590 in a suspected foreign exchange investment scam, with part of the money reportedly coming from selling his house.
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A 73-year-old Malaysian retiree lost RM132,590 in a suspected foreign exchange investment scam, with part of the money reportedly coming from selling his house.

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