Pei Jing, a professional mixed doubles player, recently fell victim to a fraudulent scheme that has left her in a difficult financial situation.
In a heartfelt post on Facebook, the 31-year-old athlete expressed her distress and requested privacy for her family as they navigate the emotional aftermath of the incident.
Pei Jing, who is ranked 23rd in the world alongside her partner Tan Kian Meng, shared that she lost a significant portion of her savings to a group of scammers. She described the experience as a devastating setback after years of hard work.
"To my relatives and friends who come across this post, I kindly ask for some space and understanding as my family and I process our emotions. Especially my mom, please give us time to cope. Thank you.
"Yes, I was deceived by a fraudulent group and lost almost all of my hard-earned savings. It has been an incredibly difficult blow for me.