24 July, 2009

BNM Raid 2 Co...

BNM Investigates Two Companies
By: Ramjit-->July 21, 2009 18:44 PM


KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia has commenced investigations into two companies, Genneva Sdn Bhd and Etika Emas Estet Sdn Bhd.

The companies are being investigated on suspicion of conducting illegal deposit taking activities in breach of subsection 25(1) of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 (BAFIA).The raids on the Klang Valley-based Genneva Sdn Bhd and Etika Emas Estet Sdn Bhd were conducted Tuesday, following information received from members of the public, the central bank said in a statement here.

Bank Negara said members of the public are reminded to be cautious of deposit and investment schemes, offered through various channels such as the internet, phone calls, or seminars, conducted by individuals or companies that are not licensed or approved by the relevant authorities.

Members of the public may refer to the list of licensed institutions authorised to accept deposits, available on Bank Negara's website, www.bnm.gov.my.Members of the public may also contact Bank Negara at BNMTELELINK (Customer Service Call Centre) Tel: 1-300-88-5465, Fax: 03-21741515 or e-mail: bnmtelelink@bnm.gov.my, for further enquiries.

-- BERNAMA

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