KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- Police have denied allegations that they are not investigating an alleged umrah scam under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said police have received 141 reports against the travel agency as of February 7, involving total losses of RM3,015,412.
According to New Straits Times, Ramli stressed that investigations are ongoing despite some reports being referred to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac).
"Investigations under Section 420 of the Penal Code are currently underway based on the reports received.
"As this agency is registered and licensed by Motac to conduct umrah-related activities from 2023 until March 2027,...