Eight Chinese nationals appeared today at the Temerloh Magistrate’s Court, facing charges over a fake investment scam dating back to October.
The defendants, aged 23 to 39, were identified as Tan Zhenkun, 29; Zhang Dongdong, 33; Xu Leilei, 39; Tian Fuchao, 27; Chu Yuzhang, 28; Wang Chong, 37; Shi Guoting, 23; and Bai Yanyun, 30. Charges were read in Mandarin, and all defendants acknowledged them.
The suspects were arrested on 27 November at 2:15 pm during a police raid at GS Bera Hotel, Taman Anggerik Indah, Triang. They face charges under Section 120B(2) of the Penal Code, punishable by up to six months’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Additionally, the defendants are charged with overstaying in Malaysia beyond the validity of their special passes under Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which carries a minimum fine of RM10,000, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
During proceedings before Magistrate Tan Chiew King, the defendants, represented by lawyer Carenjit Kaur Mann, requested to advance the next hearing to 5 January 2026 from the original date of 20 January. The court approved the request. Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Sarah Aqilah Lokman confirmed that no bail appeal had been filed.
Bail for the investment fraud charges was set at RM5,000 per defendant with one local surety, while bail for the immigration offences was set according to statutory requirements. The case is scheduled for mention on 5 January 2026.
Bera District Police Chief, Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir, stated that the raid was conducted jointly by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) Bukit Aman and IPD Bera. Six men and two women, aged 28 to 39, were detained for allegedly operating a call centre linked to the scam.
“The operation uncovered a centre active since October, reportedly used to defraud victims in China via a fake investment scheme,” Zulkiflee said. Police seized two laptops and 19 mobile phones used in the fraudulent activity.
He added that the syndicate allegedly used the Telegram app to collect information on potential victims and impersonated financial officers, investment advisors, or representatives of institutions.
