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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops looking for suspect over missing casino chips worth RM3mil
Pahang deputy police chief Azry Akmar Ayob said a 32-year-old manager lodged a police report over the missing chips. (Freepik pic) PETALING JAYA : Police are tracking down a 44-year-old man suspected of being involved in criminal breach of trust involving RM3 million worth of casino chips at Genting Highlands. Pahang deputy police chief Azry Akmar Ayob said they received a report from a 32-year-old manager who said the casino chips were taken from a closed casino room at the resort. 'An initial police investigation has identified a 44-year-old man as the suspect,' Bernama reported him as saying today. He said the case is being investigated under Section 408 of the Penal Code for CBT, 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 Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Police hunt suspect who stole RM3 mln casino chips in Genting Highlands
KUANTAN: Police are searching for a 44-year-old man linked to the theft of RM3 million worth of casino chips in Genting Highlands. The case was reported by a 32-year-old junket company manager who claimed the chips were taken from a closed casino room. Pahang Deputy Police Chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob confirmed the suspect's identity as a local man. The investigation falls under Section 408 of the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from one to 14 years in prison, caning, and fines. Authorities urge the public to share information via the Bentong District Control Centre at 09-2222222 or any police station. – Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police hunt 44-year-old man over RM3m casino chip theft from Genting resort
KUANTAN, Aug 6 — Police are tracking down a 44-year-old man, suspected of being involved in a breach of trust case involving RM3 million worth of casino chips in Genting Highlands, Bentong. 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
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Cops looking for man who ran off with RM3mil in casino chips
KUANTAN: Police are tracking down a 44-year-old man, suspected of being involved in a breach of trust case involving RM3mil worth of casino chips in Bentong. 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
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Insurance agency manager loses RM695,000 in Facebook investment scam
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Pahang deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the 60-year-old female victim was initially asked to download a mobile application after she was approached via Facebook and register by providing her personal information before making an initial investment of RM5,000. — Reuters pic KUANTAN: An insurance agency manager lost RM695,000 after being duped by a fraudulent investment scheme promoted through Facebook last month. Pahang deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the 60-year-old female victim was initially asked to download a mobile application and register by providing her personal information before making an initial investment of RM5,000. 'The victim later received a so-called profit of RM900, which convinced her to continue investing. She went on to make 22 transactions amounting to RM695,000, using her personal savings and funds borrowed from friends, all transferred to various bank accounts,' he said. 'However, when the victim attempted to withdraw the full amount of capital and profits last Friday, she was unable to do so,' he said in a statement today. He added that the victim then grew suspicious and suspected she had been scammed. She subsequently lodged a police report at the Bentong district police headquarters yesterday. The case is now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
