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Three suspects flee Genting Highlands with $535,000 in jewellery, gold bars
A brazen two-minute robbery at a Malaysian resort has netted three suspects approximately $535,000 worth of valuables. The suspects are believed to have travelled to Genting Highlands by car before executing the heist.
LSN Singapore ·
Three individuals have made off with jewellery and gold bars valued at $535,000 in a swift robbery at Genting Highlands, Malaysian authorities said. The suspects executed the heist in just two minutes before departing the scene.
According to available reports, the suspects travelled to the resort destination by vehicle ahead of the theft. Details regarding the specific location within Genting Highlands and the circumstances surrounding the robbery remain under investigation.
The incident marks another high-value theft in the region, underscoring security concerns at major tourist and commercial destinations. Authorities have not yet released descriptions of the suspects or disclosed whether arrests have been made in connection with the robbery.
Genting Highlands, situated in Pahang state approximately 50 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, is one of Malaysia's premier resort destinations and a popular draw for regional visitors and tourists.