According to the Johor Bahru South police, the victim first saw the immigration assistance ad on Facebook in December 2025 and contacted the listed Singapore phone number.
The scammer initially lured her in with a low application fee of just SGD 300. However, once she paid, they continuously demanded more money under various pretexts.
Between May 5 and August 31, the victim made a staggering 123 money transfers, sending a total of RM762,700 (approximately USD 187,000) into multiple bank accounts provided by the suspects.
She finally realized it was a scam when the demands for money never stopped, prompting her to file a police report. Authorities have since arrested one suspect and are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
