Authorities Hunt for Gambling Den Intruder Who Swiped $708,000 Worth of Gaming Chips
Breaking News: Police Hunt for Suspect in RM3 Million Casino Chip Theft at Genting Highlands
Malaysian authorities are on the hunt for a 44-year-old local man named Victor Lee, who is wanted in connection with the theft of RM3 million worth of casino chips from a closed casino room at Genting Highlands resort.
The theft occurred at the casino in Genting Highlands, and the stolen chips were taken from a secured casino room. The police have stated that anyone involved in the robbery will face potential fines, imprisonment, and whipping if convicted.
The case bears a resemblance to a previous case in 2023, where RM4.6 million worth of chips were stolen. In the previous case, some individuals were arrested, but not all. The maximum sentence for the convicted perpetrator is 14 years in prison, while the minimum sentence is 1 year.
The specifics of the case are being kept closely under wraps by the police, but it is believed that the method used by the suspect to get away may be similar to the one used in the 2023 case, where they exited through an emergency door.
The police are actively tracking Victor Lee and are seeking assistance in locating him. No further personal details about Victor Lee have been disclosed in the latest reports, and the investigation status remains active with police pursuing leads to locate him and recover the stolen chips.
If you have any information regarding Victor Lee or the stolen chips, please contact the Malaysian police immediately. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
[1] Malaysian police seek public assistance in tracking down casino chip theft suspect (2025-08-01) [2] RM3 million worth of casino chips stolen in Genting Highlands (2025-08-01) [3] Police investigate RM3 million casino chip theft in Genting Highlands (2025-08-02)
The 2025 Genting Highlands casino chip theft case and general news reports suggest a connection to casino-and-gambling, as a large sum of RM3 million in chips was stolen from a secured casino room. The stolen casino-games chips and the suspect, Victor Lee, are currently the focus of a crime-and-justice investigation, with the police actively seeking public assistance to locate him and recover the missing chips.
