Updated 15 hours ago ·
Published on 8 Nov 2023 4:52PM ·
TWO men were charged in the Bentong magistrates’ court today with breaking into a casino room in Genting Highlands last month and stealing 1,160 casino chips worth RM4.6 million belonging to Genting Highlands Bhd.
Koay Boan Seng, 32, and Hoo Chee Chuan, 38, claimed trial after the charge was read out before magistrate Nadhratun Naiem Zainan.
They were charged with two others still at large with committing housebreaking at the Twilight 3 room, Sky Casino Genting Highlands at 7.12am on October 28.
They were charged under section 457 of the penal code, which carries a maximum five years’ jail and a fine. If the offence includes theft, the jail term could be extended to 14 years, with a repeat offence also carrying a fine or whipping.
Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Zamharir Muhammad Zuhid prosecuted while lawyer Kenny Tan represented both accused.
In asking for a low bail, Tan said Koay was a contract worker earning RM1,800 a month while Hoo earned RM2,000 a month as a farm worker.
The court allowed bail of RM8,000 in one surety for each accused and fixed January 10 next year for mention.
It was reported police were tracking down five local men including the mastermind in the RM4.6 million casino chip heist at Genting Highlands on October 28, believed to be the largest chip theft in the highlands resort.
Pahang police chief Yahaya Othman said police had arrested 10 suspects, including a Chinese national, aged between 30 and 59, in raids in Genting Highlands; Raub, Pahang; Kuala Lumpur, and Nilai, Negri Sembilan; between October 29 and November 1. – Bernama, November 8, 2023.
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