BIRMINGHAM: A Malaysian fashion designer is believed to have gone into hiding after being convicted in Britain's Birmingham Crown Court for duping star-struck investors into buying fake tickets to the Oscars to meet A-list stars. Loy was accused of offering non-existent trips to Los Angeles and the chance to meet the likes of Julia Roberts. An international arrest warrant is currently out for Loy, who is believed to be hiding in Malaysia. Bond, who convicted him on all counts after a seven-day trial told jurors that Loy was believed to be in Malaysia. Loy also convinced one of his victims, a doctor, to pay £12,000 (RM67,978) for fake tickets to the Oscars' ceremony in Los Angeles in 2009, the court heard.

Source: New Strait Times September 21, 2017 09:11 UTC