Laotian cheated MBS casino $1.2 million and applied to run road

[Leepotism]

[h=2]A Laotian businessman accused of cheating the Marina Bay Sands casino of almost S$1.2 million is asking for permission to travel overseas.[/h]

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SINGAPORE: A Laotian businessman accused of cheating the Marina Bay Sands casino of almost S$1.2 million is asking for permission to travel overseas.
Sengmanivong Soum, 50, asked the court through his lawyer, Shashi Nathan, for permission to travel overseas to settle personal matters.
The court will make a decision on 13 June.
The Laotian is currently out on a S$1 million bail.
He is one of 14 individuals said to have colluded to win cash chips worth S$1.2 million while playing baccarat at the casino on May 7 between 2.50am and 6am.

The group consisted of another 13 Thai nationals.

The cases of two Thai nationals were also mentioned on Monday.

They are expected back in court on 9 July.

 

[Cestbon]

How they cheat casino??
Card dealer is from casino. Very funny.
If they win by counting card that casino problem .

 

[Narong Wongwan]

I wonder how this guy did it. $1.2 million in 3 hours.
If have chance will want to make friends with him inside changi.
Or help him run road.

 

[Leepotism]

I wonder how this guy did it. $1.2 million in 3 hours.
If have chance will want to make friends with him inside changi.
Or help him run road.

Well, they could be professional gamblers and profesional gamlers are not welcome in casinos.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Well, they could be professional gamblers and profesional gamlers are not welcome in casinos.

Not welcome also cannot anyhow arrest people and claim cheating right?

 

[Leepotism]

Not welcome also cannot anyhow arrest people and claim cheating right?

MBS said he colluded with 13 others gamblers to win. MBS never gave details.

 

[StarshipTroopers]

Laotian businessman accused of cheating casino allowed overseas travel

POSTED: 13 Jun 2013 8:40 PM

SINGAPORE: A Laotian businessman accused of cheating the Marina Bay Sands casino of almost S$1.2 million has been granted permission to go back to Vientiane, Laos until the next court date.

On Monday, Sengmanivong Soum, 50, asked the court through his lawyer, Shashi Nathan, for permission to go overseas to be with his family and attend to personal matters.

A key point of contention between the defence and the prosecution was the Laotian's flight risk.

The prosecution pointed out that the accused has high flight risk as he has no roots, no property, no family member or business interest in Singapore.

It added that the offence was committed by a syndicated network and authorities are still trying to hunt down other parties involved.

Prosecutor Paul Cheong said this might be the largest syndicated offence of its kind.

He added that the accused played a key role in the offence.

Mr Nathan argued that due to the complexity of the charges, trial hearing would probably be held in the last quarter of 2013, at the earliest, or in the first quarter of 2014.

He pointed out that it is unfair for his client to stay in Singapore until then.

Mr Nathan also said there is no real reason for the accused to abscond as he is contesting the charges.

After an hour-long hearing, the court allowed the accused to go home from 14 June till 8 July.

But his bail amount has been doubled to S$2 million, from S$1 million previously.

The court also ordered the accused to remain contactable during his trip.

He is one of 14 individuals said to have colluded to win cash chips worth S$1.2 million while playing baccarat at the casino on May 7 between 2.50am and 6am.

Of the group, 13 are Thai nationals.

- CNA/xq

 

[Rogue Trader]

He is one of 14 individuals said to have colluded to win cash chips worth S$1.2 million while playing baccarat at the casino on May 7 between 2.50am and 6am.

1.2 million split between 14 partners is really not a lot ..

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

1.2 million split between 14 partners is really not a lot ..

but since it's going to be in thai baht the amount would be more and this guy is from laos and they have a weaker currency conversion compared to thailand.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

1.2 million split between 14 partners is really not a lot ..

For 3 hours work only

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

I wonder how this guy did it. $1.2 million in 3 hours.
If have chance will want to make friends with him inside changi.
Or help him run road.

Bro when you going to go inside chalet. You want sammy bros hold for you farewell party?

 

[chootchiew]

I say close down the fxxking casino, it has brought many problems and more coming. It is not much different as drug dealer. WHy is garmen catching contaband ciggy and selling "grue" at the same time ?