Malaysian influencer Anes Ayunie Osman has come under fire online after a video showing her bringing a suitcase full of cash to buy 15 kilograms of gold jewelry went viral.
The video, which was uploaded onto TikTok towards the end of last month and has garnered more than 2.7 million views, depicts Ayunie showing up at a jewelry store alongside her spouse and a sizable black case.
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In the video clip, she informs the employees of her intention to
Purchase 15 kilograms of gold
To ensure the acquisition before costs increase, she proceeds to open the briefcase, exposing several bundles of cash wrapped in plastic.
On that particular day, the store had only 6 kilograms of necklaces and bracelets in stock, which she bought for approximately RM2.5 million (US$563,000). It was reported that she intended to come back the following day to acquire the leftover 9 kilograms.
Although certain viewers commended her for making a “wise investment,” others criticized her for it.
flaunting her wealth
And asked her why she chose to pay with cash rather than opting for a bank transfer or credit card.
Concerns about safety were also voiced, with numerous individuals cautioning that transporting substantial sums of cash might invite peril.
“One user commented, ‘The tax bureau would definitely be interested in this type of content,’” while another remarked, “Class can’t be purchased with money.”
