10 Nov 2011, ST
Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is suing an Indonesian patron for some $920,000, the amount being credit extended to him.
Its casino issued a writ of summons against Mr Husni Muchtar, claiming from him $920,521 and interest accrued from March 5 at a rate of 12 per cent per annum.
According to court documents, the man had applied for a credit advance of $1 million from the casino on May 17 last year, reported Lianhe Zaobao.
He was granted the advance on the same day, but it was not until about six months later, on Nov 21, that he received the $1 million in casino chips.
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