SINGAPORE : Three foreigners were caught for allegedly cheating at the casino at Resorts World Sentosa on Saturday.
Two of them are French nationals, while a third is from Spain.
The three, aged between 46 and 64, are alleged to have entered the casino on several occasions.
Police said they were caught for committing past—posting at the roulette table on at least three occasions. Past—posting is the act of placing the bet after the result is known.
On Friday and Saturday, they were paid winnings of S$13,400 by the dealers.
However, their acts were detected by casino surveillance and they were detained on Saturday at about 1.30pm by casino security officers, who referred them to the police.
The three are in Singapore on Social Visit Passes.
The three men will be charged in court on Monday with cheating.
If convicted, they face jail of up to 10 years, as well as a fine. — CNA/ms
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:49 am