Cops detect five more suspects, arrest ten in casino chips theft


KUANTAN: Police have tracked down five local men including the mastermind in the RM4.6 million casino chips heist at Genting Highlands on Oct 28, believed to be the largest chips robbery in the highland resort.

They are Lee Kien Keong, 44, of Taman Medan Indah Sungai Lui, Raub who is believed to be among the masterminds; Sam Ting Gai, 42 of Taman Sri Damak, Jerantut; Ho Kian Lim, 46, of Kampung Baru Sempalit, Raub; Ho Kian Yew, 51, of Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor Bharu and Chung Chee Lui, 39, of Taman Bayu Perdana, Klang, Selangor.

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