Woman Arrested in Macau for Fake Chip Scam Targeting Money Changers

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•The arrest took place in Macau on May 21, 2026.
•The scam involved fake chips used to trick money changers.
•Local currency exchange businesses were targeted by the scam.
•The scam could cause financial losses and damage trust in the money changing sector.

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▸If Macau authorities successfully recover evidence and identify all victims then affected money changers could receive compensation, restoring some trust in the local currency exchange market.

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CNMacau Daily TimesDomestic helper arrested over lost phone CNMacau Daily TimesWoman arrested over fake chip scam targeting money changers

A woman was arrested in Macau on May 21, 2026, for operating a scam using counterfeit chips to deceive money changers. The scam threatens the financial security of local currency exchange businesses and could reduce trust in Macau's money changing services. Authorities are investigating the extent of the scam and potential losses incurred by victims.