The Police have arrested a 40-year-old Malaysian man for his suspected involvement in a case of counterfeit casino chips reported in 2011.
In August 2011, officers from the Casino Crime Investigation Branch (CCIB) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) commenced investigations into a syndicated case of suspected counterfeit casino chips used at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino. Following investigations, a total of four suspects were arrested and they had been prosecuted in Court.
With strong co-operation and assistance from the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), a fifth suspect was arrested in Malaysia on 7 March 2016, pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by the State Courts. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Singapore Police Force earlier this afternoon.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 9 March 2016 for the offence of using counterfeit casino chips under Section 174(1)(b) punishable under Section 174(2)(a) of the Casino Control Act, Chapter 33A. If convicted, he is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or fine not exceeding $150,000 or to both.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigations & Intelligence) concurrent Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Tan Chye Hee expressed his appreciation to the RMP for their assistance in the arrest and said, “The arrest of the suspect would not have been possible without the close collaboration and strong relationship between the SPF and RMP. The SPF will spare no efforts to hunt down criminals who commit crimes in Singapore and flee our borders thereafter. We will work with our foreign law enforcement partners to bring these fugitives to justice, no matter how long it takes. These fugitives will not escape from the long arm of the law.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 March 2016 @ 10:10 PM