Joint raids were carried out today on Pageantry Gold Bhd, Caesar Gold Sdn Bhd and Worldwide Far East Bhd by the Royal Malaysian Police, Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism for suspected offences among which could include illegal deposit taking, money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance, false description including misrepresentations and  appointment of agents without licence.

Members of the public are advised to check with the relevant authorities when dealing with companies or individuals offering seemingly attractive business opportunities or financial services that are not licensed by the authorities. Members of the public are reminded to be cautious in investing in unregulated schemes.  The enforcement agencies will take action on illegal financial schemes to protect the interest of the investors and the public at large.

For more information, members of the public may contact the following:

BNMTELELINK (Customer Contact Centre)
Tel: 1-300-88-5465
Fax: 03-2174 1515

The Royal Malaysian Police
Bank Negara Malaysia
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism