KUALA LUMPUR: Police have not ruled out the possibility of a handful of individuals taking advantage of the flood disaster to "collect donations" for personal use.
Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said they had not received any police report on the matter so far.
"Based on observations, various fundraising initiatives were launched by political parties, non-governmental organisations (NGO), private companies, private individuals and others to channel aid to the affected victims.
"Usually, such charity collection activities will receive positive feedback from Malaysians.
"Therefore, we do not rule out the possibility of a handful of individuals taking advantage of the floods to 'collect donations' for their use," he said in a statement today.
Kamarudin said although no report has been received, the public has been advised to be more careful in channelling donations so that the funds reach those in need.
"We are constantly monitoring donation collection activities especially those done through the Internet and any suspicious activities will be investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
"Those who have information related to fraudulent fundraising activities can contact CCID Scam Response at 03-26101559/1599 or lodge a report at a nearby police station for further action," he said.
