Those who pose as tsunami victims and apply for aid do so at their own peril.
They may be jailed for up to 20 years and fined RM10,000 or five times the sum involved whichever is the higher.
Penang ACA director Abu Kassim Mohamed, who gave the warning today, said people who were not affected by the tsunami should not take advantage of the situation to make false claims as this is a serious offence.
Abu Kassim said no report had been received of such claims in the northern states of Kedah, Perak and Penang.
However, ACA officials were on the alert for any complaint or suspicion.
"If you know of any one who has made false claims, please alert us or lodge a police report. The agency will take each complaint seriously.�
He was speaking to newsmen after witnessing the handing over of duties by Perak ACA director Zainol Abdullah to Mohamed Tahir Awang Abdullah, the former Kedah ACA director.
Source: NST
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