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Jaldung takes CEO role at Grand Casino Brussels

Jaldung confirmed the news on LinkedIn, saying he will join Grand Casino Brussels as CEO from 11 December. The large casino complex, located in Belgium's capital, is owned by Casinos Austria International. Jaldung's appointment comes just over a year after he left Casino Cosmopol, the Swedish land-based casino brand of Svenska Spel. Jaldung spent…

Industry ・ 30 November 2023

New Age

Govt must step up oversight against online gambling

MOBILE financial services that have helped people by a great extent to recharge mobile balance, make payment, pay bills and transfer money without having to move out of the comfort of home and round the clock have worryingly come to be used as a means of digital gambling primarily because of oversight failures by both the financial authorities and…

Incidents ・ 27 September 2023

New Age

Digital gambling thru MFS rampant

Gambling on digital platforms has become rampant across the country amid the emergence of mobile financial services as an easy and primary tool to facilitate illicit transactions. Law enforcement agencies have arrested many MFS agents and distribution house officials in recent years for acting as online gambling agents and facilitating illegal…

Incidents ・ 26 September 2023

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Police Arrest 11 People over Online Gambling in Bali

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Police's Cybercrime Deputy Director Dani Kustoni said his team apprehended eleven people believed to have been affiliated with an online gambling site ring operating in Bali on September 6, 2023. The arrest was made after conducting profiling and investigation. "We detained 11 people today. One of them is the…

Incidents ・ 09 September 2023

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Police to Summon Actress Wulan Guritno over Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate of Cyber Crime at the Indonesian Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) planned to question an actress Wulan Guritno next week over an online gambling case. Wulan reportedly posted a video on her social media promoting online gambling in 2020. "[The summons] is planned for next week," Police Cyber…

Incidents ・ 01 September 2023

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31 Suspects Arrested for Operating Online Gambling Sites

The police arrests 31 individuals suspected of running online gambling sites in Bali. (B1 Photo/Stefani Wijaya) Jakarta. The police recently arrested 31 people for allegedly running online gambling sites in Bali. "They were operating gambling sites such as Hotel Slot 88, Cuan 88, Jaya Slot 28, Oscar 28, Sera 77," Adi Vivid Agustiadi Bachtiar, a…

Incidents ・ 31 August 2023

The Indian Express

Bank employee in Karnataka swindles Rs 2.36 crore to play online gambling games, held

A 28-year-old assistant manager of a bank in the Haveri town of Karnataka has been arrested for swindling Rs 2.36 crore of depositors to play gambling games online. The district police have handed over the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as the amount cheated is more than Rs 2 crore. The arrested has been identified as Viresh…

Incidents ・ 28 February 2023

The Daily Star

Online gambling and money transaction: A question of legality in the context of Bangladesh

Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign individuals leeching off crores of taka from the country. Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

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Apin BK, Indonesia's North Sumatra illegal gambling kingpin, arrested in Malaysia

JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Bernama): Indonesian fugitive Apin BK, who is allegedly running an illegal online gambling operation in the country, was arrested in Malaysia and brought back to Jakarta on Friday evening (Oct 14). He has been arrested with the close cooperation of the Royal Malaysia Police, according to Indonesia's National Police Chief General…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

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Jaldung to exit as CEO of Casino Cosmopol

Jaldung has led the operator since November 2008 but said in a post on his LinkedIn page that he will leave the business before the end of the year. Having joined Casino Cosmopol as security manager in June 2002, he went on to serve as its general manager before taking on the top role almost 20 years ago. Prior to his time with the operator, he…

Industry ・ 02 October 2022

The Sun Daily

Five men allegedly involved in illegal online gambling arrested in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: Five men were arrested on suspicion of being involved in online gambling activities operating from a'call centre' at the Tepian Bayu Apartments on Jalan Sultanah Aminah, Marina Cove here, yesterday. Johor Police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said all the locals aged between 20 and 40 were arrested at 6 pm in a raid conducted by a…

Law ・ 30 September 2022

Khmer Times

Indonesian police raid ‘Cambodia’ online gambling headquarters raided in Central Java, 6 suspects nabbed

The General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dierscrimm) of the Central Java Police raided the online gambling headquarters in Bojongsari District, Purbalingga Regency. Six people were named as suspects as a result of the raid. The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department said, "Friday night, at 2100, we conducted law enforcement…

Incidents ・ 21 August 2022

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'Cambodia' Online Gambling Headquarters Raided In Purvlingga, 6 Suspects

The General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dierscrimm) of the Central Java Police raided the online gambling headquarters in Bojongsari District, Purbalingga Regency. Six people were named as suspects as a result of the raid. The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department said, "Last night, at 21.00 WIB, we conducted law enforcement…

Incidents ・ 20 August 2022

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Petra Jaya woman fined RM10,000 for online gambling

KUCHING (Aug 19): The Magistrates' Court here today fined a 28-year-old woman RM10000 in default two months in jail after she pleaded guilty to an online gambling charge. Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi imposed the sentence against Nur Hazimah Zainol, who hails from Petra Jaya. Nur Hazimah was found online gambling with her mobile phone at a 24-hour…

Incidents ・ 19 August 2022

Borneo Post Online

Woman nabbed in Bau for allegedly selling online gambling top-ups

BAU (Aug 9): Police arrested a 30-year-old woman yesterday for allegedly selling online gambling top-ups at a Jalan Jambusan premises here around 6.30pm. Bau police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said during the arrest, police seized the suspect's smartphone, receipt book, and an amount of cash. "The police from IPD Bau Criminal Investigation Department had…

Incidents ・ 09 August 2022

The Business Standard

Virtual gambling siphoning off hundreds of crores of taka

Narayanganj's Sadikur was just another ordinary man: humble, honest, and hardworking. At least, his colleagues at a readymade garment factory in Dhaka's neighbouring district did not notice anything suspicious, except his huge enthusiasm for high voltage international cricket matches. But as his enthusiasm for cricket turned into a betting…

Incidents ・ 04 August 2022

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Man in Kuching pleads guilty to running online gambling, fined RM10,000

KUCHING (July 7): A man was fined RM10000 in default five months' imprisonment by the Magistrates' Court here today for engaging in online gambling. Magistrate Zaiton Anuar convicted Mohd Syahfar Nizam Taha, 25, on his own guilty plea to a charge framed under Section 4B(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. The Section provides for a fine of…

Incidents ・ 07 July 2022

Borneo Post Online

Woman fined, Indonesian teen jailed for running online gambling activities

KUCHING (June 28): A local woman was today fined RM10000 in default five months' jail while her Indonesian acquaintance received a five-month prison sentence, for engaging in online gambling activities. Magistrate Zaiton Anuar convicted Chan Li Xian, 24, and Juan, 19, on their own guilty plea to separate charges framed under Section 4B(a) of the…

Incidents ・ 28 June 2022

The Star

Cops bust online gambling centre operating out of KL serviced apartment

KUALA LUMPUR: A online gambling call centre in a serviced apartment here has been busted, after operating for about two months, say police. City police Criminal Investigation Department chief Senior Asst Comm Habibi Majinji, when met at the scene in Old Klang Road, said five suspects were arrested during the 3pm raid on Friday (Feb 4). "They…

Incidents ・ 04 February 2022

The Edge Markets

CID chief dismisses claims by illegal online gambling syndicates

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): The police have found out that some illegal online gambling syndicates are luring more clients by claiming that their operations have the backing of the police. "I wish to state here that the Royal Malaysia Police never condones illegal online gambling and the use of premises for such operations. The syndicates are claiming so…

Law ・ 03 February 2022

New Age

CID arrests 9 over online gambling

The Criminal Investigation Department arrested nine persons for their involvement in online gambling using 1xbetbd.com and some other platforms. The arrested are - Nazmul Haque, Sawpan Mahmud, Aslam Uddin, Murshid Alam Lipu, Shishir Molla, Mahfuzur Rahman Nawab, his wife Monira Akter, Sadik, and Masud Khan. The nine were arrested at Meherpur,…

Incidents ・ 14 November 2021

The Business Standard

Online gambling rampant in Meherpur, Chuadanga, Cox’s Bazar

Last modified: 14 November, 2021, 08:34 pm The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested nine persons from three districts in the country on Saturday for their alleged involvement in online gambling platform 1xbetbd.com. The platform is being operated from Russia and Bangladeshis have likely been involved in the operations, said CID…

Incidents ・ 14 November 2021

New Age

Online casino kingpin Salim Pradhan indicted

The Dhaka Special Judge Court on Sunday framed charges against one of the kingpins of online casino business Salim Pradhan in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over amassing illegal wealth and money laundering. Judge Al Asad Asifuzzaman of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-6 framed charges against Salim and fixed November 25 to start the…

Sports ・ 31 October 2021

Deccan Herald

Gaming is not gambling, trade bodies telling govt

The gaming industry wants the Karnataka government to define'games of chance' and'games of skill' in the wake of a new law banning online gambling. During the recently concluded monsoon session in both houses the state legislature, the government passed a law which the gaming industry, predominantly based in Bengaluru, believes will impact it…

Law ・ 07 October 2021

The Daily Star

2yrs of Casino Drives: Online gambling now uncontrolled

It all started with a buzz -- raiding well-known sporting clubs only to discover running of gambling and illegal casino business where ruling party leaders were at the helm. Although the month-long drive largely contained sporting club-based gambling, online gambling continues, dodging the law enforcers' eyes. On September 18, 2019, the much-talked…

Sports ・ 17 September 2021

Borneo Post Online

Habitual offender arrested fourth time for illegal gambling in Matang Jaya

KUCHING (Sept 2): A man who has three past criminal records for illegal online gambling activities was again arrested for the same offence yesterday (Sept 1) at a Matang Jaya coffee shop around 3.15pm. In a statement, Padawan police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said police also seized a handphone and RM150 from the 38-year-old suspect. "During…

Law ・ 02 September 2021

Borneo Post Online

Padawan cops arrest two suspects during online gambling operation

KUCHING (Aug 26): Two men were arrested by Padawan police during an operation to curb the sale of online gambling top-ups yesterday (Aug 25). In a statement today, Padawan police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said both suspects admitted to the crime when interrogated by police. "During both arrests, police also seized their handphones and cash…

Incidents ・ 26 August 2021

Borneo Post Online

Cops nab teen in illegal gambling raid

KUCHING (Aug 20): The police have arrested a 19-year-old male for alleged involvement in online illegal gambling during a raid under Ops Dadu this afternoon. Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan in a statement today said a team from the Padawan District police headquarters (IPD) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted the…

Law ・ 20 August 2021

Borneo Post Online

Ops Dadu nets five in Padawan for illegal online gambling, lottery

KUCHING (July 26): Police arrested five individuals, three of whom were women, in connection with selling illegal online gambling top-ups and illegal lottery tickets during three raids under Ops Dadu on Sunday. Padawan police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said the first raid by the Padawan District police headquarters (IPD) Criminal Investigation…

Lottery ・ 26 July 2021

Borneo Post Online

Padawan cops and Sesco cut power to suspected gambling dens

KUCHING (July 20): Padawan police yesterday cut off electricity supplies to 20 premises including eateries, shoplots and residential houses after they were believed to be involved in illegal gambling. Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong said according to Section 21A (1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, the police could request for…

Incidents ・ 20 July 2021

Borneo Post Online

Cops bust online gambling call centre in Kuching making RM480,000 a month

KUCHING (July 6): A joint police task force has busted another online gambling syndicate's call centre, the third such case here this month. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said six suspects, two of whom were women, aged between 19 and 29 were arrested during a raid on a condominium unit at Jalan Song at 9.30pm on Monday. "The suspects were…

Incidents ・ 06 July 2021

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Singapore Police Arrest 36 in Connection with Illegal Gambling and Unlicensed Moneylending

Singapore Police has arrested 36 people as part of an islandwide operation against illegal gambling and unlicensed moneylending. They are suspected of providing unlawful remote gambling services, operating and gaming in a common gaming house and operating an unlicensed moneylending syndicate, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said. Officers from the…

Law ・ 25 June 2021

The Edge Markets

Four Chinese nationals involved in online gambling nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): Police detained four Chinese nationals suspected of operating a customer service call centre for online gambling and stock investment fraud in Mont Kiara yesterday. Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SAC Saiful Annuar Yusoff said four men, aged between 26 and 32, were arrested in the raid conducted on a…

Incidents ・ 12 May 2021

The Star

Cops bust online gambling syndicate in condo raid, 11 arrested

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Police crippled an online gambling syndicate following a raid at a luxury condominium unit, which was used as a call centre, in Jalan Tun Razak here early Wednesday (April 21). In the 12.30am raid, 11 individuals, aged between 19 and 38 years old, including a Chinese national woman who was believed to be the caretaker of the…

Incidents ・ 07 May 2021

Borneo Bulletin

17 detained in gambling bust

Seventeen foreigners and permanent residents were detained for suspected involvement in illegal gambling at a house in Tungku, Kampong Mata-Mata Gadong on January 6, said the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF). The individuals, aged 17 to 56, were arrested in an 11pm raid by a team from the RBPF's Anti-Vice and Gambling Suppression Unit, together…

Incidents ・ 07 February 2021

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11 arrested in KL for involvement in Macau Scam and online gambling syndicate

The police have busted a Macau Scam and online gambling syndicate that has been operating in Kuala Lumpur. The Malay Mail reported that police have arrested 11 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, during the three raids that were conducted around the capital city. Dang Wangi District Police chief ACP Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the first…

Incidents ・ 19 January 2021