POLICE have confirmed receipt of a report on the theft of casino chips worth more than RM4.6 million from a casino in Genting Highlands, Bentong. 

Bentong district police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the report was lodged by the casino’s security management at about 6.30pm last Saturday. 

“Investigation is ongoing, and we are still tracking down the suspects,” he said in a statement today, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code. 

Zaiham urged those with information about the incident to contact the nearest police station or the Bentong district police headquarters at 09-2222222. – Bernama, November 4, 2023.