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Singapore jails six Malaysian men who robbed £3m from luxury poker game
HealthLuxury poker game robbery
Six Malaysian men have been jailed for robbing a high-stakes poker game at a luxury residence in Singapore's Bukit Timah area.
The men, armed with machetes and baseball bats, restrained 11 people and stole phones and valuables, including searching for cryptocurrency apps.
- Singapore has jailed six Malaysian men for robbing a high-stakes poker game at an upscale residence two years ago.The men entered the King Albert Park bungalow in the affluent Bukit Timah area shortly after 2am local time on 18 April 2024.
- Some of them were armed with machetes and baseball bats.Inside were 11 people, including several poker players.The robbers restrained the people with tape and cable ties before taking their phones and valuables.
- They searched the devices for cryptocurrency apps and transferred assets from one victim's account.They took about $3.9m (£2.9m) in cash, cryptocurrency, and luxury watches in what the court that sentenced them described as a "lightning heist".
Key Takeaways
- The robbery occurred on 18 April 2024
- Robbery occurred at a luxury residence in Bukit Timah, Singapore
- High-stakes poker game was being played at the residence
- Robbers used machetes and baseball bats
- 11 people were restrained with tape and cable ties
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- The six Malaysian men will serve their jail sentences
Why It Matters
The case highlights the risks of high-stakes poker games and the importance of security measures
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- 1h agoThe Independent (GB): The men fled to Malaysia after the robbery but were arrested and brought back to face trial
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