Cops looking for man who ran off with RM3mil in casino chips
Pahang deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said they received a report from a 32-year-old junket company manager who stated that the casino chips were taken from a closed casino room in the resort at Genting Highlands.
"Initial police investigations have identified a 44-year-old local man as the suspect," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Aug 6).
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 408 of the Penal Code, which carries a minimum penalty of one year and a maximum of 14 years in prison, as well as caning and a fine upon conviction.
The public with information about the suspect are urged to contact Bentong police at 09-2222222 or visit any nearby police station.- Bernama
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