What role did the 16-year-old play in the scam?

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The 16-year-old was arrested to assist in investigations into a Macau Scam syndicate.

A 16-year-old boy was among four individuals apprehended in Penang to aid in the ongoing investigation of a Macau Scam syndicate. Investigations revealed that three of the four arrested individuals, whose ages range from 16 to 31, held bank accounts that were utilised in a Macau Scam incident. This particular scam resulted in a loss of RM470,000 in Nilai on July 7.
Arrests Made in Penang Raids

Police conducted raids across three different houses in Penang, leading to the apprehension of three men and one woman. These individuals, aged between 16 and 31, were taken into custody between 9pm on July 12 and 4am on July 13. The arrests were carried out by a team from the Nilai district Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID).
Accounts Linked to Scam Activity

Evidence gathered during the investigation indicates that accounts belonging to three of the arrested suspects were instrumental in a Macau Scam case. This specific incident, which occurred in Nilai on July 7, led to a substantial financial loss of RM470,000 for the victim. The suspects are currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Syndicate Impersonated Tax Officials

Reports suggest that the Macau Scam syndicate members involved in the RM470,000 case had impersonated officers from the Inland Revenue Board. Specifically, they posed as officials from the Alor Setar branch in Kedah. This tactic was employed to deceive the victim, a technician, into divulging a significant sum of money.

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