Man acused of theft at RWS

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Apr 26, 2010
Man acused of theft at RWS

<!-- by line --> By Elena Chong, Court Correspondent
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AN UNEMPLOYED man was charged in a district court on Monday with four counts of stealing chips from two gamers at Resorts World Sentosa last Saturday. Wong Fui, 27, a Malaysian, allegedly stole a total of eight RWS $5 colour chips worth $40 from Ms Tan Geok Yong, 53, within 30 minutes, and a $100 chip from Mr Lim Chye Meng, 54, at a roulette table. Bail of $10,000 was offered. If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to three years and/or a fine on each charge. Wong, whose passport was impounded, will appear in court on May 3.

 

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RWS thief fined


May 3, 2010
RWS thief fined

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A MALAYSIAN cook who stole a total of $140 worth of chips from two gamers was fined $3,000 on Monday. Wong Fui, 27, admitted to stealing three pieces of $5 chips from Ms Tan Geok Yong, 53, and a $100 cash chip from Mr Lim Chye Meng, 54, at a roulette table at Resorts World Sentosa on April 24. The court heard that he took the chips and placed them inside his pocket without the victims noticing. Wong, who had two other charges considered involving $25, could have been jailed for up to three years and/or fined on each charge.