The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) on Monday said they received information on a donation campaign soliciting funds for humanitarian aid for Gaza using the former name and logo of the central bank.
According to BDCB, the campaign allegedly used Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD), the former name of the central bank, to claim legitimacy.
The statement warned that use of the central bank’s name or logo without permission with the intention of deceiving or causing confusion is illegal and may carry a penalty of a fine of up to BND20,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years.
“BDCB will not hesitate to take action against perpetrators,” said the central bank. It said the public may contact BDCB by calling 8318388 or email info@bdcb.gov.bn for verification.
The central bank advised the public to stay alert and protect themselves from possible donation scams by verifying the legitimacy of charities and its organisers with relevant authorities.
