In a daring heist, Genting Highland’s Sky Casino Crockfords Platinum Club Premium Lounge was the scene of a significant theft where casino chips worth RM4.6 million were stolen.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of October 28, has sent shockwaves through the high-stakes world of casino gaming.
According to China Press, the assistant manager on duty discovered the theft after reviewing CCTV footage, which showed two unidentified men pilfering the chips from two gaming tables.
The stolen chips, primarily in the highest denominations, could easily amount to the reported RM4.6 million with just a few boxes taken.
Highly-secured lounge and chips
The Sky Casino, known for its exclusive gaming experience, offers a variety of gaming lounges, each tailored to different levels of players. The regular hall, accessible to all, circulates chips with denominations up to RM500.
For the more discerning gambler, the gold card and platinum halls offer a heightened sense of luxury and privacy, with chips going as high as RM10,000, known colloquially as “strawberries” due to their distinctive red hue.
The second-highest denomination, the RM5,000 chips, are yellow and affectionately termed “pineapples” by regular patrons.
However, it was the Premium Lounge, a private and opulent space reserved for high rollers and VIP members, where the theft took place.
Here, the stakes are higher, and the chip denominations soar, catering to a clientele that demands exclusivity and the utmost privacy.
The Genting Casino chips are not just currency but are also embedded with high-tech security features.
Each chip contains a security chip and a unique serial number, akin to those on banknotes, making it difficult to cash in undetected.
Under ultraviolet light, these chips reveal intricate patterns and text as part of their anti-counterfeit measures.
Despite these security measures, the thieves managed to execute the heist, raising questions about internal security and the potential for an inside job.
The delayed report by the assistant manager, 11 hours after the incident was discovered, has added to the mystery and urgency of the investigation.
Lodged a police report
Genting Malaysia has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but spokespersons have confirmed that a report was filed with the police, and the matter is currently under investigation.
As reported by Harian Metro, the police are currently trying to track down a suspect who stole casino chips.
Bentong District Police Chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said that the investigation of the case is being conducted under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
“The Bentong District Police Headquarters (IPD) confirmed receiving a report regarding the theft of casino chips from the casino security management of Genting Highlands at 6:30 pm, last Saturday (28 Oct).
“The Criminal Investigation Department of the IPD Bentong is still continuing the investigation and tracking the suspect involved in the case,” he said earlier.
He mentioned that members of the public who have information related to the incident are urged to contact the IPD Bentong at the number 09-2222222 or any nearby police station to assist in the investigation.
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