POLICE arrested another female suspect over fraudulent home interior renovations, purchase of furniture and electrical appliances.

This brings the total number of suspects detained by police so far to three.

Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai said previously, the local woman was a witness, but investigations have since revealed she is the owner of the account used by the syndicate.

He said the 32-year-old was nabbed at the Sentul district police headquarters today after she had her statement recorded at 5.30pm.

“The suspect, along with two others arrested earlier, will be charged with cheating, under section 420 of the penal code, at a Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow,” he told Bernama.

Earlier this month, police arrested two foreigners, a Singaporean and a Bangladeshi, on suspicion of cheating in home interior renovations, purchase of furniture and electrical appliances involving at least 40 condominium owners around the capital, with losses amounting to RM84,550.

In another development, police are tracking down a group of people allegedly involved in a fight at a restaurant on Jalan Genting Klang yesterday, which was recorded and posted on social media.

Wangsa Maju district deputy police chief D. Saralathan said the case is being investigated under section 147 of the penal code for rioting.

“The public is advised not to circulate the video as it could cause displeasure to people,” he said in a statement tonight. – Bernama, November 25, 2021.