Bank Negara Malaysia has commenced investigations into Semangat Teknologi Gagah Sdn Bhd (STG) and its related companies which are suspected of conducting illegal deposit taking in breach of subsection 25(1) of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 (BAFIA) and subsection 4(1) of Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001 (AMLATFA).

The raids on STG and its related companies were conducted on 4 February 2010 at their premises in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor following complaints received from members of the public.

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

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)