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A Malaysian High Court has rejected an application by three former travel company directors to delay repayment of RM492,480 to umrah pilgrims. The court upheld a fraud conviction related to flight tickets cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of World Cup ticket buyers experienced last-minute cancellations on StubHub during the tournament, receiving refunds instead of promised replacements. The controversy reveals systemic issues with speculative ticketing and resale platform vulnerabilities.
Italy's antitrust watchdog has opened a formal investigation into Microsoft, alleging the company failed to properly inform customers about integrating artificial intelligence features into Microsoft 365 while raising subscription costs.
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced the 'Semak Kasih' portal to assist beneficiaries in identifying unclaimed insurance and takaful benefits. The initiative addresses approximately 50,000 unclaimed policies involving death benefits.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has warned social media platforms they face penalties up to RM10 million for failing to implement age-verification measures, as Malaysia aligns with global regulatory standards.
Malaysia's online fraud losses have nearly doubled to RM2.97 billion in 2025 from RM1.57 billion in 2024, according to Home Ministry data. Investment scams dominate, while recovery efforts show improvement.
QEW has rejected fraud accusations connected to a RM20.45m investment arrangement, contending that the 111 plaintiffs were fully informed of associated risks before committing their capital.
More than 100 victims of investment fraud convened in Kuala Lumpur today, calling on police to accelerate their investigations into 18 companies and platforms suspected of operating organised scamming networks.
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California federal court accuses BP, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and others of using AI technology to illegally coordinate high petrol prices, allegedly costing drivers millions annually.
A consumer advocacy group has alleged that more than 100 people have been defrauded of property valued at exceeding RM50 million through an organised scheme allegedly involving loan sharks, legal professionals and government employees.
Beijing authorities have arrested more than 30 people for defrauding over 100 elderly citizens of approximately US$1.5 million through a fraudulent health centre scheme involving fake intestinal detox treatments.
Australia's competition regulator has filed court proceedings against burger chain Grill'd, alleging the company deceived customers about donation promises tied to its environmental marketing initiative between 2021 and 2024.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided six major ice cream manufacturers on suspicion of coordinating price increases over several years, potentially exploiting inflation to boost margins beyond ingredient cost justification.
The EU has declined to impose legal requirements forcing publishers to keep discontinued games playable, despite a petition signed by over one million Europeans. Instead, it will develop voluntary guidelines with industry input.
Amazon may face civil penalties in a potential FTC lawsuit alleging the company misled advertisers about terms and pricing. Multiple state attorneys general are reportedly involved in the probe.
Selangor's State Secretary's Office has cautioned residents against SMS scams linked to the KitaSelangor Voucher Programme, emphasising that applications remain closed and urging people to rely solely on official government channels.
A comprehensive study by the Coalition Against Piracy reveals that consumers using illegal streaming services face substantial cybersecurity threats including malware infections, identity theft, and financial fraud, with nearly half of tested pirate applications containing malicious code.
Romance scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and profitable, with AI technology enabling criminals to create convincing fake identities in minutes. Global losses now exceed billions annually.