Betrayal and deceit can be devastating, especially when it comes from someone you trust. For Halim and Farah, this was exactly what happened when their step-niece, 21-year-old Humaira, turned out to be a fraudster.

The aftermath of Humaira's actions was filled with drama and tension, as she tried to evade responsibility and cover her tracks. 

However, the truth eventually caught up with her, and she was forced to face the consequences of her actions.

Humaira's deception began when she stole Farah's ATM card while staying with her in Kuala Lumpur. 

She then used the stolen card to buy a branded mobile phone and withdrew money from the account before disappearing on March 23. 

The victim reported a loss of RM8,200 from her bank account.

According to Abdul Halim's Facebook post, initially, Farah (victim) wanted to help her step-niece (thief) by allowing her to stay at her house, as Humaira claimed to have nowhere to go.

On the first day of Ramadan, they went out together to buy groceries. It was then that Humaira memorized the victim's bank card PIN. 

Before leaving, she asked if she could borrow Farah's handbag which was allowed. Farah only brought a purse to the hypermarket, and when they reached the counter to pay, the victim used her debit card and then put it back in her purse. 

Humaira was then asked to put the purse in the handbag so they could carry the groceries they bought together. 

With the excuse of going out to buy drinks, Humaira took the handbag, along with Farah's bank card, and withdrew RM5,000 before returning home as usual. 

The next day, Humaira told Farah that she was leaving for Genting for work, returning the handbag but keeping the ATM card.

Before leaving for Genting, Humaira stopped to withdraw RM3,000 and then another RM2,000 later on, clearing out Farah's bank account. 

It was only on March 26th that Farah realized her bank transactions were off, including the RM1,000 in cash that was also stolen from the handbag.

Halim took to Facebook to share an update on the story 3 hours ago, today. 

He said, two days after the initial posting on Facebook, Humaira contacted her step-aunt to apologize and claimed that she was on her way back to her hometown to pawn off her jewellery to pay Farah back. 

However, her conflicting statements and suspicious behaviour soon led Halim and Farah to realize that something was amiss.

As more and more victims came forward with stories of being scammed by Humaira, the pressure on her to own up to her actions grew. It was only when they were able to track down her friend that they finally got a lead on her whereabouts.

The confrontation with Humaira's friend was tense, but eventually, she admitted that Humaira was staying with her. The police were then called, and they arrested Humaira, who remained eerily calm throughout the ordeal.

The fallout from Humaira's actions is likely to be significant, as the victims of her scam are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives. Halim and Farah will also have to deal with the emotional toll of being betrayed by someone they trusted.

The lesson here is clear: trust is a precious commodity that must be earned and protected. When someone betrays that trust, it can have far-reaching consequences that affect not just the individuals involved but also the wider community.

As for Humaira, it remains to be seen what her fate will be. Will she be held accountable for her actions, or will she be able to slink away and avoid facing justice? 

Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain: her actions have left a lasting impact on the lives of those around her, and she will have to live with the consequences of her choices for years to come.