A man known as Roland Tan Tong Meng, nicknamed “Mr. Big” or “Dragon Head” was involved in a murder case back in October 1969. He killed a member of a rival gang at Bras Basah Road.
The infamous man has died of heart attack overseas after 51 years of escaping in 2020.
Story of Roland Tan Tong Meng
After committing the murder, the gang members that were involved immediately fled the country to Holland via Malaysia with the help of his gang. Gang members that did not manage to escape were arrested and were sent to prison without trial.
Upon arriving in Holland, Roland and a few others started the “Ah Gong Gang”. He managed to build a name for themselves and later succeeding in taking out gangs from other countries from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand.
This had gained a reputation for the gang with members being fearless and ruthless while killing many gang leaders with knives only while outnumbered.
Roland runs the gang like a corporation, earning their money through drug smuggling all over the world. The downfall, of the gang, comes in the year 1978 when an international anti-drug operation clamps down on their businesses.
Leaders of the gang were well dressed in branded suits such as Armani and Hugo Boss with firearms hidden on them. While other lower ranks members will carry out activities such as patrolling their territories, collects protection money, and fighting for new territories.
After the International Anti-Drug Operation in 1978, Roland decided to retire from the business and had become a danish resident.
According to the media release, Ronald has died in Demark in 2020.