Falcon Scam: ED maps global money trail, assets across US, Dubai, Indonesia
The Times of India reports that the Enforcement Directorate has mapped a global money trail and identified assets across the United States, Dubai, and Indonesia related to the Falcon scam. Malaysian consumers should remain vigilant about investment schemes promising unusually high returns and verify the legitimacy of any financial opportunity through KPDN or BNM.
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