Friday, April 17, 1998 | 11:16 a.m.
Authorities are looking into possible ties to China and organized crime after arresting a 46-year-old man who allegedly attempted a $1 million rip-off at a local casino.
Tian Ma is facing multiple felony charges in connection with his arrest on Tuesday at an undisclosed casino. Members of the Metro Police financial crimes section claim Ma was able to get the money through cashing counterfeit checks.
Police were able to recover a substantial portion of the money as well as information showing ties to China and organized crime, authorities said.
Metro is teaming up in the follow-up investigation with the Southern Nevada Financial Crimes Task Force, the FBI, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
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