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SINGAPORE - He has the dubious honour of being the first person to be hauled to court for an alleged gambling offence in Singapore's first casino.
Yesterday, 53-year-old Loo Siew Wan appeared before a district court accused of attempting to cheat by impersonation, theft, cheating and giving false information to the police.
On Monday, Loo allegedly tried to hoodwink a casino dealer at the baccarat table at the casino at Resorts World Sentosa by placing a bet of two $100 chips on the "banker" option after the result of the game had been declared.
He supposedly did this in an attempt to fool the dealer into thinking he had won. Loo then tried to get the dealer to give him a payout worth $190.
The accused also allegedly entered the casino using a driving licence belonging to his brother Loh Siow Kok which he is said to have stolen on Sunday.
Loo also used the licence to identify himself when questioned by the police at about 2.10am on Tuesday.
For attempting to cheat the casino dealer, he could be jailed for up to 10 years and fined. He could also face three years in jail and a fine or both if found guilty of the theft of the driving licence.
Meanwhile, he also faces a year's jail and/or a $5,000 fine for giving false information to a public servant. For two counts of cheating by impersonation, Loo could be jailed for five years and slapped with a fine for each charge.
The prosecution asked for a two-week adjournment to complete the investigation.
Loo, who was offered bail of $15,000, will appear in court on March 9.
http://www.todayonline.com/Hotnews/EDC100225-0000113/First-casino-cheat-hauled-to-court
Yesterday, 53-year-old Loo Siew Wan appeared before a district court accused of attempting to cheat by impersonation, theft, cheating and giving false information to the police.
On Monday, Loo allegedly tried to hoodwink a casino dealer at the baccarat table at the casino at Resorts World Sentosa by placing a bet of two $100 chips on the "banker" option after the result of the game had been declared.
He supposedly did this in an attempt to fool the dealer into thinking he had won. Loo then tried to get the dealer to give him a payout worth $190.
The accused also allegedly entered the casino using a driving licence belonging to his brother Loh Siow Kok which he is said to have stolen on Sunday.
Loo also used the licence to identify himself when questioned by the police at about 2.10am on Tuesday.
For attempting to cheat the casino dealer, he could be jailed for up to 10 years and fined. He could also face three years in jail and a fine or both if found guilty of the theft of the driving licence.
Meanwhile, he also faces a year's jail and/or a $5,000 fine for giving false information to a public servant. For two counts of cheating by impersonation, Loo could be jailed for five years and slapped with a fine for each charge.
The prosecution asked for a two-week adjournment to complete the investigation.
Loo, who was offered bail of $15,000, will appear in court on March 9.
http://www.todayonline.com/Hotnews/EDC100225-0000113/First-casino-cheat-hauled-to-court
