Kuala Terengganu district police chief Azli Noor said the 52-year-old victim received a WhatsApp message on May 28 from a man claiming to be a representative of the college, Bernama reported.

He said the suspect had offered the victim a closed tender to supply and deliver portable generator sets to the college located in the Kemaman district.

“The victim made payments totalling RM932,300 into two different bank accounts using his company funds and personal savings, too.

“However, upon checking with the college, the victim discovered that no such tender had been offered, as claimed by the suspect,” Azli said in a statement today.

He added that the victim lodged a police report at 11.53pm yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.