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Businessman loses EPF savings, borrowings to IPO scam

Published on 9 Jan 2025 7:28:49 PM

A businessman, who was hoping that his stock investments would pay off, is now in financial ruin after falling victim to an overseas online scam.

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A businessman, who was hoping that his stock investments would pay off, is now in financial ruin after falling victim to an overseas online scam.

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