Supercar deal that wasn't: Businessman duped of RM2.4mil

KUALA LUMPUR: A 34-year-old businessman lost about RM2.4mil to a scam involving the purchase of a Lamborghini Aventador.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the victim lodged a report on the matter on Feb 19.

"In June 2020, the victim was approached by a male suspect on the prospect of buying a supercar.

"The victim met the suspect a few times and test-drove the car at a second-hand car dealer in Puchong.

"He was even shown a Customs Department Import form to prove that the car was legitimately brought to Malaysia," he told a press conference at CCID headquarters today.

From June 15, 2020, the victim made 18 transactions to a company's account after being instructed by the suspect, paying a total of RM2.4mil, Comm Ramli said.

"However, in Jan 2022, the victim received photos showing the vehicle had been seized.

"The suspect promised to resolve the issue but has since fled and could not be reached," he said.

Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

Comm Ramli said the CCID is looking for a man named Lim Voi Heng, to assist with the investigation.

"His last known address is at Seri Kembangan, Selangor. We urge those with information to contact investigating officer Insp Ruzanna Khairion at 010-4425916," he said.

Comm Ramli also urged those who may have been duped by a similar scam to come forward.