Property scam victims demand justice after nearly two decades

Victims of a property scam, which has resulted in RM6.2 million in losses over nearly two decades, are still seeking justice despite filing police reports. The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) has voiced concerns over the prolonged delays in addressing these fraud cases, stating that victims endure continuous financial losses and prolonged stress.

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When cases are left too long, victims not only lose money but also their livelihood and confidence in the justice system.

Datuk Nadzim Johan, head of PPIM, explained that leaving cases unresolved for too long not only causes financial ruin but also erodes victims' livelihoods and faith in the justice system. He urged enforcement agencies to expedite investigations into these long-standing fraud cases, aiming to restore victims' rights and provide them with justice as swiftly as possible.

One victim, Zaidatul Sharifah Zainal Abidin, 57, recounted losing approximately RM6.2 million in a 2007 deal for a petrol station land in Johor Bahru. Despite conducting transactions through lawyers with complete documentation, she never received the sale proceeds. She has filed two police reports but has seen no action, expressing her sole desire to reclaim her rights. Over the past two decades, she has consulted about 15 lawyers without success.

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I have made two police reports but until now there has been no action.

Another victim, entrepreneur Pan Shiqiao, 43, claimed to have lost RM2.3 million due to a land investment scam involving distant relatives from mainland China. Funds were transferred to a lawyer as per agreement, but the individual disappeared, and the promised land was allegedly non-tradable due to government control. Seven police reports have been filed, but investigations are reportedly slow, and disputes involving the lawyer have been directed to civil court.

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My only hope is to get back what is rightfully mine.