‘Mini casino’ at Jalan Ampang hotel penthouse busted

 The 'poker house' was open only to close acquaintances, involving Chinese nationals only.

Police raided the hotel penthouse at 1.50am today, resulting in the arrests of 15 Chinese nationals, comprising 14 men and one woman, and a Nepali. (PDRM pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Police have arrested 16 foreigners in a raid on a hotel penthouse on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, where a “mini casino” or “poker house” was operating.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said the operation was conducted at 1.50am today, resulting in the arrests of 15 Chinese nationals, including one woman, and a Nepali.

The suspects were aged 26 to 50.

“An investigation found that the penthouse was being used as a mini casino open only to close acquaintances, involving Chinese nationals only,” he said in a statement.

Police also seized 214 poker chips with values totalling RM5,180, and RM1,000 in cash.

The case is being investigated for offences under the Immigration Act, the Common Gaming Houses Act, and Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing public servants in discharging their duties.

The suspects will be brought to the magistrates’ court today to be remanded. - FMT