Hundreds left broke after alleged Malaysian scammer vanishes with US$25 billion

South China Morning Post4/23/2026

Summary

Hundreds of victims have reportedly lost their savings after an alleged Malaysian scammer vanished with approximately US$25 billion. For over three years, participants experienced steady gains and smooth withdrawals, leading many to invest more of their savings into the scheme, which promised returns of up to 5 percent every fortnight. The scheme ultimately collapsed, swindling victims globally out of close to 100 billion ringgit.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

4d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
98
Hours Since Seen
Final Score3/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier24% (0.5^98/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 4 days - proven survivor

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