NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. ("Melco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MPEL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.

The investigation concerns whether Melco and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On August 6, 2014, Melco revealed in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC") filing that Taipei prosecutors had indicted the company's Taiwan office and some of its employees for alleged violations of banking and foreign exchange laws.

On this news, shares of Melco fell $1.38 per share to $28.64, or more than 4.69%, on August 6, 2014.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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