A businesswoman claimed that she lost RM95,000 after being cheated by a family member to undergo beauty treatments which have also affected her health.
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According to BERNAMA, Kelantan Police chief, Datuk Shafien Mamat said in August last year, the victim who was in her late 20s, was offered to undergo a skin whitening treatment by the suspect who claimed to have qualifications and experience to conduct such treatment, and that she was also a staff at a popular beauty centre in Kota Bharu.
In a statement, Shafien said: “Within the first two months of this year, the victim underwent 17 treatments at the suspect’s house.
“During the same period, she also made several payments to the suspect amounting to RM95,000 to obtain two types of treatment, namely face jab and dripping,” he said.
The victim then started experiencing serious skin problems in March and after seeking treatment at a medical centre, she was believed to have received the wrong skin treatment and was at risk of kidney disease.
“The victim then contacted the beauty centre and was told that the suspect was not their staff and they also never gave permission for beauty treatments to be conducted outside the premises,” the statement read.
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The victim has lodged a police report in Tumpat on suspicion that she was duped.
The case is now being investigated under Section 419 of the Penal Code, which states whoever is found guilty of cheating by personation shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may be extended to seven years or fined or both.
Guys, please be vigilant!
Treatments that are not clinically tested and not approved by the government could contain harmful chemicals that could cause kidney failure, also known as renal failure, which means one or both kidneys can no longer function well on their own.
And kidney failure is serious! A chronic renal failure can get worse slowly over time and you’ll eventually need a kidney transplant to continue to live a fulfilling life.
So please, take care of yourself!
By: Aishah Ahadiat Akashah
