Subang Member of Parliament Wong Chen revealed that he was the target of a blackmail attempt last Friday, 12 September 2025, when his parliamentary office received an anonymous email threatening to release a fabricated sex video unless he paid USDT100,000 into a cryptocurrency account.
The email, which was sent to the general complaints inbox of his parliamentary office, contained a menacing message, a screenshot of an alleged video, and a QR code for payment. Wong Chen lodged a police report immediately at IPD Subang Jaya, and the case is now under investigation.
In a press statement issued on 14 September 2025, Wong Chen disclosed that PKR Deputy President Rafizi Ramli had received an identical blackmail email on the same day, differing only by the digitally altered face attached to the same photo. “Other than our faces, both photos are exactly identical, from the fold of the pillows and blanket to the room, the bed and the naked person in the photo. The fakeness of this poorly executed attempt is obvious,” he said.
Wong Chen, who has served Subang for 13 years and is now in his third term, stressed that while the blackmail was amateurish, the underlying intent was serious. “These attacks may be more sinister, perhaps a direct attempt to subvert Parliamentary democracy and silence our opinions. I will not retreat. I will continue to discharge my duties and views without fear or favour,” he said.
Within Subang Jaya, Wong Chen is widely regarded as an upright and level-headed MP, respected for his no-nonsense approach and willingness to speak his mind, even when it puts him at odds with his own party. Observers note that this blackmail attempt comes after he recently drew criticism from within PKR for questioning decisions of the Prime Minister.
Community leaders and supporters have condemned the use of blackmail and misinformation to intimidate elected representatives. “Low-level attacks like these are not just on individuals, but on the dignity of Parliament and the right of Malaysians to hear their MPs speak honestly,” one civic activist said.
Wong Chen urged the public not to spread fake news about alleged phone hacking or videos, but instead to share his official statement so that the truth is widely known. He has also engaged IT and cryptocurrency experts to assist in tracing the perpetrators, with plans to raise the matter with Bank Negara and the Securities Commission.
As Subang police continue investigations, Wong Chen reaffirmed his commitment to his constituents: “I have a duty to protect the dignity and honour of my office, the people of Subang whom I represent, and my family. I will not be silenced.”
