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Bank Negara Malaysia has commenced investigations into Dencomm Sales & Services Sdn Bhd under suspicion of conducting illegal deposit taking and money laundering activities in breach of subsection 25(1) Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 (BAFIA) and subsection 4(1) of Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001 (AMLATFA) respectively. Subsection 25 (1) of BAFIA 1989 prohibits any person from receiving, taking, or accepting deposits without having a valid licence, whereas subsection 4(1) of AMLATFA 2001 prohibits any person from engaging in, or attempting to engage in, or abetting the commission of money laundering activities.
The raid on Dencomm Sales & Services Sdn Bhd was conducted today at its premises in Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor following complaints received from members of the public. Relevant assets and documents of the company were seized for the purpose of investigation.
Members of the public are reminded to be cautious of deposit taking and investment schemes offered through various channels such as the internet, phone calls, or seminars conducted by individuals or companies that are not licensed, approved or authorized by the relevant authorities.
Members of the public may refer to the list of licensed institutions authorized to accept deposits which is available on Bank Negara Malaysia's website (www.bnm.gov.my).
For further enquiries, members of the public can contact Bank Negara Malaysia at the following contact points:
BNMTELELINK (Customer Service Call Centre)
Tel : 1-300-88-5465
Fax : (03)2174 1515
Email : bnmtelelink@bnm.gov.my
SMS : 15888
BNMLINK (Customer Service Walk-In-Centre)
Lower Ground, Block D
Jalan Dato' Onn
50480, Kuala Lumpur
(Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm)
