Law Enforcement Pursuing Casino Thief who Burglarized Game Room, Making Off with $708,000 Worth of Chips
The Genting Highlands casino in Malaysia is once again dealing with the aftermath of a theft, this time involving an estimated RM3 million (US$708,549) worth of casino chips. Police are currently searching for a 44-year-old local man named Victor Lee in connection with the incident[1][2][4][5].
Authorities are actively tracking the key suspect as part of ongoing investigations. However, it is believed that he has fled the country, making apprehension more challenging[5]. As of mid-August 2025, no reports have confirmed the suspect's capture, and he remains at large[1][4].
The case shares similarities with a previous incident in 2023, where two individuals stole RM4.6 million (US$1.1 million) in chips from the same casino. In that event, some of the individuals involved were subsequently arrested, but not all[1].
The specifics of the latest theft are being kept closely under wraps by the police. What is known is that the casino room where the theft occurred was closed at the time of the incident. The methods used in the latest theft have not been disclosed by the authorities[1].
The Genting Highlands casino, located in Malaysia, is a popular tourist destination and a significant contributor to the country's economy. The Prime Minister has publicly acknowledged the case, underscoring its seriousness[2].
If convicted, the suspect(s) could face a prison sentence of between one and 14 years, as well as a fine or whipping[1]. The exact nature of Victor Lee's suspected involvement in the theft remains unclear.
[1] Malay Mail Online. (2025, August 15). Police hunt for suspect in RM3m Genting Highlands casino chip theft. Retrieved from https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/08/15/police-hunt-for-suspect-in-rm3m-genting-highlands-casino-chip-theft/1949492
[2] The Star. (2025, August 16). PM: Police investigating casino chip theft at Genting Highlands. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/16/pm-police-investigating-casino-chip-theft-at-genting-highlands
[3] New Straits Times. (2025, August 17). Police still hunting for Genting Highlands casino chip theft suspect. Retrieved from https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2025/08/745834/police-still-hunting-genting-highlands-casino-chip-theft-suspect
[4] Bernama. (2025, August 18). No arrest made yet in Genting Highlands casino chip theft case. Retrieved from https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=1987427
[5] The Edge Markets. (2025, August 19). PM: Genting Highlands casino chip theft suspect may have fled Malaysia. Retrieved from https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/pm-genting-highlands-casino-chip-theft-suspect-may-have-fled-malaysia
Officers are persistently tracking the fugitive, Victor Lee, wanted for the casino-gaming theft of an estimated RM3 million at the Genting Highlands casino, to validate the allegations against him. Meanwhile, the general news circles about the ongoing crime-and-justice case as the fate of Victor Lee continues to remain undecided.
