Johor: The Johor police have arrested the ex-husband of social media influencer 'Kim Seri' for allegedly defrauding customers with tour packages to Korea.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar stated that the 41-year-old man, who owns the company account Cikgu Kimchi Trading, had allegedly used the company to receive payments from victims under false pretenses.

'Eight investigation papers have been opened against the account including those in South Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Seri Alam, Iskandar Puteri, Muar, and Kluang, and the papers will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor,' he said in a statement. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud, and the man, who was arrested on April 21, is currently in police custody for further investigation.

Allegations by several of the victims, who have collectively lost nearly RM500,000, recently gained attention on social media. Kim Seri, whose real name is Seri Azlina Mohamed Sani, has issued a public apology and promised to refund the money to affected customers.