Police detained three local men who are suspected to be involved in the controversial investment scheme, JJ Poor to Rich (JJPTR) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor today.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the men, between the ages of 28 and 29, were arrested at around 4.30am.

He said one of the suspects was believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate, while the other two were the right hand man and personal assistant.

"Also seized were a Honda Accord car, five mobile phones, various documents related to the JJPTR scheme, one cheque book, 11 debit and credit cards from an array of banks as well as RM20,936 in cash," he said in a statement today.

According to Acryl Sani, the suspects would be brought to the Klang Magistrate's Court and an application for the remand of the suspects will be made.

- Bernama