Socialite Sought for Bounced Checks

As reported by the Malay Mail: "Socialite Datin Arina Abdullah, who lost a cool £2 million (RM14 million) at London's Ritz Club casino last year, is being sought by yet another London casino for a £1 million debt.

"Early this year, Grosvenor Casino Ltd sued the former wife of a royalty at a London High Court to recover the sum.

"…Arina, who had earlier lost £2 million at Ritz casino, was given a £1 million credit to gamble at the casino.

"She lost the money on roulette, blackjack and stud poker in a single night.

"The source said she issued several cheques to the casino but all bounced.

"…A source told The Malay Mail that the bank is negotiating an out-of-court settlement and had sent a representative to London last month to discuss the matter.

"…The Malaysian bank did not challenge the suits of the two casinos…"