After announcing their Galaxy Note 2, Samsung’s new device was stolen in a Malaysian airport. It’s estimated that 1400 devices were stolen. And according to Samsung the stolen smart phones are worth $1 million, so the thieves could make a killing on the black market. The Malaysian police currently have no leads so it looks like Samsung may lose out on the devices.
The theft took place on October 20th, shortly after Samsung held a launch event for the device in Malaysia. News of the incident leaked out soon after, but Samsung’s statement seems to be the first confirmation of the exact monetary value of the shipment.
As expected, police are looking into the matter, though the likelihood of recovering the phones is believed to be low.
The Ideal Mobile has published an alleged list of the IMEI numbers of the missing devices, presumably to allow interested customers to verify whether the handset they are purchasing is legal. The report also notes that Samsung’s Malaysia division has said it will not honor the warranty for the stolen units.
