Police hunt 44-year-old man over RM3m casino chip theft from Genting resort
Pahang Deputy Police Chief 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 at the resort.
'Initial police investigations have identified a 44-year-old local man as the suspect,' he said in a statement today.
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 have been urged to contact the Bentong District Control Centre (DCC) at 09-2222222 or visit any nearby police station. — Bernama
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