Nine Suspected Online Scam ‘Mule’ Account Holders Arrested in Muar

MUAR, Jan 12: Police have arrested nine individuals suspected of acting as “mule” account holders in connection with online scam activities, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Muar OCPD, Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, said the arrests were made during a multi-state operation on Saturday (Jan 10). The suspects, aged between 24 and 59, included seven men and two women.

Investigations revealed that the suspects had provided their ATM cards and banking details to online scam syndicates, which used the accounts to receive money from victims. The total losses reported by victims exceeded RM781,000.

“The fraudulent activities involving these individuals occurred between December 2024 and October 2025,” ACP Raiz said.

All nine suspects are scheduled to be brought before the Muar Magistrate Court for remand to facilitate further investigations and to help trace the syndicate network.

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a prison sentence of one to ten years, whipping, and a fine.

ACP Raiz urged the public to exercise caution, warning that providing bank accounts, ATM cards, or personal information to others, even if no direct benefit is received, is a serious offense.

“The police will continue to strengthen intelligence, detection, and arrest operations against anyone involved, directly or indirectly, in fraud, including those providing accounts to syndicates,” he said.

He also advised the public not to fall for suspicious offers on social media and to report any suspected fraudulent activity immediately. “We remain committed to protecting the community from commercial crime threats,” ACP Raiz added.