Handyman’s bid to earn quick buck as gigolo cut short

Lesson learnt: Choo (right) explaining his attempt to become a gigolo to Sim (centre) and special officer Tommy Lee.

KUANTAN: A handyman’s wish of earning quick money by becoming a gigolo was dashed when he was cheated of RM2,500 instead.

Choo, 37, said he needed money quick to please his girlfriend after a quarrel so he contacted a so-called agent for “male escorts” introduced by his friends.