KUALA LUMPUR — Police have confirmed that the family of four found dead at a Desa ParkCity residence on August 27 had not filed any police report concerning an alleged investment tied to a "love scam." Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigations are ongoing under Section 302 of the Penal Code, but no details could be disclosed at this stage to preserve the integrity of the inquiry.
The case arose after a 48-year-old man was reported to have fallen from a residential building at Desa ParkCity on August 27. Upon arrival at the scene, police, assisted by the Fire and Rescue Department, forced open the unit’s door and discovered three more bodies—those of the man’s 47-year-old wife and their two children, a nine-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy—each in separate rooms. The three had sustained severe neck injuries, while a knife believed to be involved in the incident was found inside the apartment.
Post-mortem examinations revealed the two children died from stab wounds to the neck, their mother from injuries to the neck and chest, while the man’s death was attributed to multiple injuries from the fall. Authorities have classified the case as murder and also lodged a sudden death report.
Earlier reports indicated that a note believed to have been written by the man was found on the dining table of the residence. The note reportedly mentioned financial losses and debts amounting to RM260,000, allegedly connected to a "love scam."
Commissioner Fadil cautioned the public about the dangers of love scam syndicates that operate via social media, dating apps, and other online communication platforms. He explained that perpetrators often create convincing profiles and establish relationships to gain victims’ trust before exploiting their emotions to extract money. Common pretexts for such financial requests include emergencies, medical expenses, travel, business issues, or financial difficulties, sometimes accompanied by promises of marriage or serious relationships to persuade victims.
The police chief advised the public to exercise caution when interacting with acquaintances met online and to verify identities before engaging in any relationships or financial transactions. He warned against transferring money to individuals not met in person or sharing sensitive banking details such as one-time passwords, transaction authorization codes, PINs, or passwords.
Members of the public can verify suspicious bank account numbers or phone numbers through the SemakMule portal before conducting transactions to avoid falling victim to scams, he added.