KUALA LUMPUR: Allegations of fraud involving a date trading deal with a Middle Eastern businessman have escalated after an accountant claimed she was threatened and harassed by debt collectors over a dispute involving millions of ringgit.
The victim, who wished to be known only as Anne, 43, said her family home was also disturbed after threatening notes were pasted on the gate, causing emotional distress and fear for their safety.
She said a police report had been lodged at the Bandar Baru Bangi police station over the incident.
Anne alleged that the man, who was also an acquaintance of her husband, had made false claims alleging the existence of a joint date trading venture worth more than RM1.1mil between them.
She said the man had initially expressed interest in seeking her assistance to obtain a visa and collaborate in business dealings.
However, she later realised she had allegedly been used to obtain documents to enable him to remain in the country.
"He took date stock from my company but failed to make payment amounting to more than RM1.8mil," she said, adding that she had also lodged a complaint with the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM).
Meanwhile, Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) working secretary Zharif Johor said preliminary investigations found the debt claim could be baseless and may involve elements of document manipulation.
"There appear to be unclear elements. There is a possibility the threats are baseless and merely intended to extort the complainant.
"There is also a possibility of document manipulation, as the complainant confirmed there was never any debt between the two parties.
"We were informed that the individual named was a customer of a private company who took date stock from the complainant's company but failed to make payment," he said.
As such, PPIM urged the public not to panic or make payments immediately if they receive threats relating to debts without proper verification.
"We advise the public to lodge a police report, verify documents and follow the proper process if they are certain they never took any loan or signed any documents," he said.
Article by: New Straits Times
ACCOUNTANT SAYS FAMILY THREATENED OVER RM1.8MIL DATE TRADING DISPUTE
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