Authorities Hunt for Suspect who Forcefully Entered Casino Game Room and Swiped $708,000 in Casino Chips
In Genting Highlands, Malaysia's largest casino complex, an investigation is underway after a significant theft occurred[1][2][3][4]. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Victor Lee, a former junket worker, is wanted for stealing RM3 million (approximately US$708,000) worth of casino chips[1].
The theft took place in a closed casino room, with Lee allegedly being the one who broke in and made off with the chips[1]. The authorities are actively searching for him, and he is believed to be on the run. The Malaysian police have requested Interpol's assistance in locating him[4].
If convicted, Lee could face a prison sentence ranging from one to 14 years, along with potential fines or corporal punishment[1]. However, many details of the case are being kept confidential due to its sensitive nature[1].
This incident bears similarities to another heist that occurred in 2023, where suspects stole RM4.6 million (approximately US$1.1 million) in chips by entering through an emergency exit door[1][5]. While the individuals involved in this latest case are not the same, the modus operandi seems to be identical.
Some individuals involved in the 2023 case were arrested, but not all[1]. The investigation into the latest theft is ongoing, and it is hoped that it will reveal more details about the case. For now, the specifics of the incident remain confidential[1].
[1] The Star Online. (2023). Police hunt for former junket worker linked to Genting Highlands casino chip theft. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/15/police-hunt-for-former-junket-worker-linked-to-genting-highlands-casino-chip-theft
[2] The Edge Markets. (2023). Genting Highlands casino chip theft: Police seek help from Interpol to locate suspect. Retrieved from https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/genting-highlands-casino-chip-theft-police-seek-help-interpol-locate-suspect
[3] Malay Mail. (2023). Genting Highlands casino chip theft: Police tight-lipped about details of case. Retrieved from https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/08/15/genting-highlands-casino-chip-theft-police-tight-lipped-about-details-of/1946563
[4] Bernama. (2023). Police seek Interpol help to locate Genting Highlands casino chip theft suspect. Retrieved from https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=1987633
[5] The Star Online. (2023). RM4.6m stolen from Genting Highlands casino in 2023. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/15/rm46m-stolen-from-genting-highlands-casino-in-2023
In the ongoing investigation of the RM3 million casino chip theft at Genting Highlands, police are seeking Interpol's assistance to locate the 44-year-old suspect, Victor Lee, who is believed to be on the run after being identified as the thief[4]. The authorities are also treating this case as similar to another heist in 2023, where RM4.6 million in chips were stolen, although the suspects in each case are not the same[1][5]. The theft of casino chips from both Genting Highlands and general news headlines highlights the ongoing issue of crime and justice within casino-and-gambling establishments, while issues around casino-games and the lack of transparency remain a topic of discussion in the reporting of such incidents[1][2][3][4].
