BUKIT Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department deputy director (Investigation) Rohaimi Md Isa said 25 papers have been opened to investigate fraud cases involving an Umrah-operating company and will be handed to the DPP’s Office for further action.

“The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has also suspended the company’s licence (on July 10),” he said when contacted by Bernama today.

Previously, the media had reported that victims of the fraudulent Umrah pilgrimage packages wanted firm action to be taken against the company after they claimed that it failed to provide them with compensation.

Regarding claims by the Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation that no action has been taken in connection with this case, Rohaimi said it was not accurate.

He said that according to a media statement by Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf on November 29, 21 investigation papers have been initiated in connection with the alleged Umrah package fraud involving more than RM500,000 in losses.

“The Tribunal for Consumer Claims also conducted investigations and took action against 177 complaints, involving claims totalling RM4,335,073.07. In addition, the Companies Commission of Malaysia also took action by blacklisting the company and its two directors under Act 614,” he said. – Bernama, December 27, 2023