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Arrests Made in Jason Potter Aussie Millions RobberyMon, Feb 4th, 2008 @ 12:00am Melbourne police announced the arrest of two men over the weekend, who are allegedly responsible for the assault and robbery of American poker player Jason Potter of nearly $30,000 AUD that he recently won at the Aussie Millions in Melbourne, Australia. Dwayne Johnstone (32) is facing five charges including armed robbery, assault and drug possession. Vhyharn Arumughasamy (26) is being charged with one count of armed robbery. Potter had been walking back from a McDonald's at 4:30 a.m after the Aussie Millions Main Event where he had finished in 31st place, winning $30,000, when he was struck from behind and robbed of his winnings and other money he was holding, most of the money in U.S. $100 bills. The assailants got away when they drew knives and Potter stopped resisting. The robbery occurred on the Spencer Street Bridge, located nearby the Crown Casino, where the Aussie Millions tournament was taking place. One man, presumably Johnstone, struck Potter in the head from behind. While Potter was still dazed, the thieves took the money from the front pocket of Potter's hooded sweatshirt. The two men then fled the scene. Melbourne detectives executed two search warrants on Thursday in connection with the case and arrested Johnstone and Arumughasamy on the following day. Johnstone and Arumughasamy did not apply for bail, and Magistrate Sarah Dawes ordered them to trial in the Melbourne Magistrates Court in March. Read Related Article:
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