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RM700M Loan Fraud: How a Syndicate Exploited the System

Raymon Ram, Certified Fraud Examiner & Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Graymatter Forensic Advisory

20-Mar-25 12:00

RM700M Loan Fraud: How a Syndicate Exploited the System

The Ops Sky investigation has rocked Malaysia’s financial sector, uncovering a massive loan fraud and money laundering syndicate that exploited banking loopholes, recruited bank officers, and even used celebrities as ambassadors. With over RM700 million in fraudulent loans, 27 arrests, and frozen accounts, the case raises serious concerns about governance, fraud prevention, and public trust.

Certified Fraud Examiner & Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Raymon Ram of Graymatter Forensic Advisory joins Enterprise Explores to break down:

  • How the syndicate manipulated bank loan approval processes

  • Why civil servants, particularly teachers, were prime targets

  • The role of bank officers & weaknesses in financial controls

  • How celebrity endorsements boosted credibility for the fraudsters

  • What needs to change to prevent future financial crimes

  • The need to invest in technology and keep up with fraudster

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  Corporatesmanaginggovernmentcorruption

Tags:  financial fraudmoney launderingcorruptionfinancial sectorgovernance





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