Police arrest 16 foreigners in raid on Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse ‘mini casino’
Malay Mail
Police detained 16 foreign nationals after raiding a Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse operating a 'mini casino'.Summary
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus announced that a raid at 1.50am on a hotel penthouse on Jalan Ampang led to the arrest of 16 foreign nationals. The penthouse was being used as a mini casino open only to close acquaintances, involving Chinese nationals only. Those arrested were 15 Chinese nationals, including one woman, and one Nepali, aged between 26 and 50. Police seized 214 poker chips valued at RM5,180 and RM1,000 in cash. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act, the Common Gaming Houses Act, and Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing public servants. The suspects are due to be brought to the magistrates’ court today for remand.
(Source：Malay Mail)