KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Khazanah Nasional Berhad has issued a public warning about scammers misusing the sovereign wealth fund's name, logo, and  identities of its senior leadership to lure victims into fraudulent investment schemes.

The state investment arm said it has been notified of numerous fraudulent activities, particularly on social media platforms and instant messaging apps like Telegram.

These scams often promote fake investment opportunities, promising quick and unrealistic returns.

In some cases, scammers have used images and identities of Khazanah's senior leaders to add a veneer of legitimacy to their operations.

Datuk Suhana Dewi Selamat, Khazanah's head of governance, risk and compliance, said that the fund does...