Maybank users claim account compromised, small sums repeatedly withdrawn

• UPDATED 11.15PM | Added additional clarification from Maybank.

Several Maybank users experienced a bizarre incident last week when their bank cards were charged in a series of transactions they claimed were unauthorised, which led them to believe that details of the cards had been compromised.

The incident saw small amounts deducted from their bank account through multiple continuous transactions.  

Malaysiakini found at least five cases so far, including those who relayed their experiences directly to the portal, but it is believed that the number of those affected may be higher.

One of the victims who spoke to Malaysiakini on the condition of anonymity said he only noticed that unusual transactions had happened when he checked his bank account on Oct 23.

“I realised that my Maybank debit card had been charged over RM70, paid to another account in 19 separate sale debit transactions. Each of the transactions saw RM3.90 charged to my...