iGaming Crime & Enforcement
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Vietnam Busts First AI-Driven Gambling Ring Worth Over VND 1 Trillion
Authorities in Thai Binh province have dismantled Vietnam’s first AI-powered gambling and money laundering operation. On May 30, police officially indicted 21…
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Anti-Corruption Officials Discovered RM20m Worth of Sukuk for Highway Misappropriated for Gambling: Reports
Malaysian anti-corruption officers discovered RM20 million from a sukuk raised for a Klang Valley highway was used for gambling, based on several…
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Four Influencers Held for Promoting Illegal Online Gambling via Instagram
Dwarka police have arrested four local social media influencers under Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act for promoting illegal online gambling platforms. The…
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India Experiences Surge in Illegal Betting Traffic
India is becoming a global hotbed for illegal online betting, according to CUTS International. The report reveals that 15 unauthorised betting platforms,…
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Japanese Man Arrested in Record-Breaking Online Gambling Case
In a landmark enforcement action, Japanese authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man in what is believed to be the country’s largest individual…
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Turkish Opposition Party Leader Blames Erdoğan of Facilitating Online Gambling
Ali Babacan, the DEVA Party leader, accuses President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of supporting online gambling by approving licenses, saying the government is…
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Police Raid Online Betting Call Centre in Jalan Tun Razak, 30 Arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: Police stopped an online gambling call centre after raiding an office on Jalan Tun Razak. City Police Chief Datuk Rusdi…
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Norsk Tipping Under Investigation for Alleged Underage Gambling Activities
Norway’s state-owned gambling operator, Norsk Tipping, is under scrutiny again for allegedly enabling minors to participate in gambling activities. The Norwegian Lottery…
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Illegal Gambling Operation on Papara! What Becomes of the Balance in the Accounts? Flash Announcement by TCMB
During the illegal betting investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, officials issued detention orders for 13 suspects, including Ahmed Faruk…
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South Korean Man Charged with Online Gambling Business Facilitated by North Korean Hackers
A South Korean man in his fifties, who stood at the top of a criminal network, got charged after leading operations to…
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Exclusive Investigation: Uncovering a Multi-Million Dollar Illegal Gambling Ring
A network of criminals has created a hidden gambling operation worth millions of euros, including illegal lotto and sports bets, while the…
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eFishery’s Rise and Fall: The Startup Dream That Deceived the World
eFishery, one of Asia’s most promising agritech startups, has become a cautionary tale of ambition turned deception. The Indonesian startup, founded by…
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Republicans Call for Investigation into DOD’s Taxpayer-Funded Spending at Casinos, Bars and Nightclubs
House Oversight Chairman James Comer from Kentucky and Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa are calling for an investigation into federal charge card…
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Loevy Sues Poker Goliath DraftKings in Pennsylvania for Deceptive Business Practices
Attorneys from Loevy + Loevy, a civil rights law firm in Chicago, filed a class-action lawsuit for five Pennsylvania plaintiffs against DraftKings.…
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Illegal Gambling Lubricates the Shadow Economy and Crime, Officials Warn
Illegal gambling increases the shadow economy, money laundering, human trafficking, drug dealing, and arms trading, said Deputy Minister of Interior Filip Popov…
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Flutter Finalizes $350m Acquisition of NSX Group
Flutter Entertainment has completed its acquisition of a 56% stake in NSX Group, the Brazilian operator behind Betnacional. This deal is worth…
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Former Mansion CEO To Serve 12 Months Sentence For Contempt Of Court
The Supreme Court of Gibraltar has sentenced former Mansion Group CEO Karel Mañasco to 12 months in prison for contempt of court.…
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Broker Nabbed in Pattaya for Wat Rai Khing Abbot Fund Money
Authorities in Pattaya detained a broker linked to a network running online gambling. This person allegedly took funds from the abbot of…
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Indonesian Police Apprehend $32M Belonging to Businessmen Charged with Money Laundering
Police in Indonesia have confiscated over $32 million worth of assets from two businessmen. The authorities cite illegal internet gaming as the…
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Indonesia Law Enforcement Acts on Illegal Gambling Website
The Indonesian government stepped up efforts to shut down illegal gambling sites. Jakarta Police last week linked and subsequently arrested individuals connected…
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