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Chinese national arrested in RM1.7m Genting jewellery heist probe
Pahang police have arrested a Chinese national in his 40s as the seventh suspect in connection with a high-value jewellery theft at a Genting establishment. The arrests signal progress in the ongoing investigation into the RM1.7 million heist.
LSN Malaysia ·
BENTONG — A Chinese national in his 40s has been apprehended as investigators close in on those responsible for the RM1.7 million jewellery theft, marking the seventh arrest in the case.
Pahang police have intensified their investigation into the brazen heist, with the latest arrest bringing the total number of suspects in custody to seven. The jewellery, believed to have been stolen from an establishment in Genting, represents one of the largest theft cases handled by the state police in recent months.
The arrest comes after a series of coordinated operations by law enforcement officers working to dismantle the suspected theft network. While details regarding the suspect's involvement in the alleged crime remain undisclosed, authorities indicated that the investigation is progressing steadily.
Police have not yet provided details on whether additional arrests are anticipated or the estimated timeline for completion of the investigation. The case continues to unfold as detectives piece together evidence related to the high-value heist.