Macau court remands alleged casino extortion ringleader as five suspects await trial
A Macau court remanded an alleged ringleader in custody after mainland authorities arrested him and transferred him to Macau, the Public Prosecutions Office said on 5 September. The case involves alleged protection payments and offences at an unnamed Cotai resort; prosecutors said five suspects are now held pending trial and the investigation continues.
The case concerns alleged misconduct by casino security personnel and payments at a Cotai integrated resort.