Malaysian Gang Sentenced for $4.9M Crypto Poker Heist in Singapore

Six Malaysian men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in an armed robbery at a high-stakes poker game in Singapore. The group stole approximately S$4.9 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and luxury goods from 11 victims.

Wong Chi San and Goh Boon Tong received the longest terms, each getting 12 years and 11 months in prison, along with 24 strokes of the cane and a S$4,000 fine.

The robbers targeted poker games settled with cryptocurrency, which was stolen from the hostess. Police recovered around S$1.69 million, but close to S$3.21 million remains unrecovered.

Prosecutors described the robbery as 'audacious and well-planned' and said it had disrupted the peace and security of the community.