The Singapore casino reopened its game floor in April after a major blockade by COVID-19.However, the elements of illegal gambling are still alive, and police have arrested 4 people for being involved in underground gambling operations.
Police stepped into several parts of the country at the same time this Sunday.It responded to information that illegal gambling organizations offered remote gambling from multiple properties.
The story is certain, and police detained 24 men and women during a search.The prosecution continues to cross-examine individuals to determine the size of the gambling.
Police confiscated approximately SGD6 (US $ 730,000) from cash and electronic devices in six home searches.In addition, police ordered the bank to freeze the account of a suspected mastermind.
Police initially arrested more than 32 people between the ages of 74 and 20, but only two were eventually detained. Two men were allegedly moving the organization, and the prosecution wants to be detained during the investigation.
Police continue investigation
The house search was conducted when Singapore police were being chased by another illegal gambling organization.On Monday, it announced that it was investigating six men who allegedly ran an illegal bookmaker.In this arrest, police seized electronic devices and about SGD 6 (US $ 2,200) as evidence.
Following a series of investigations in Bedok and Changi this May, police arrested 5 people between the ages of 29 and 76 for illegal gambling and vices.Police said in a press release that the Bedok Neighborhood Police Center had arrested them.
Police have found nine men aged 52-75, allegedly bookmakers who bet on behalf of others and collect the money.Police confiscated three mobile phones and more than $ 9 in cash (US $ 3).
In another investigation conducted around the same time, police arrested eight men aged 55-76 and women aged 8.Again, they are allegedly engaged in smaller, illegal gambling.
Penalties and punishments
Severe penalties are imposed in Singapore for facilitating gambling in remote areas.The fine is S $ 20,000-200,000 (US $ 14,368-143,660).In addition, you may be imprisoned in jail for up to five years.The court can impose fines and imprisonment if the crime is legitimate.
Betters are also subject to punishment.For example, a person who bets on a bookmaker can be fined up to SGD5,000 (US $ 3,592) and imprisoned for up to 6 months.
Public place
In Singapore, illegal sports betting is not just done in closed rooms.In April of this year, The Straits Times reported on outright sports betting that was willing to circumvent the law.
Especially in coffee shops and parking lots, there are people betting on race ponies held in Hong Kong and Singapore Turf Club.A direct investigation by the media determined that in some cases there were too many participants and that trying to get through the crowds would make them feel like they were walking on an obstacle course.
As a result, police wiped the area more than 2019 times between 2021 and 1,000.But as soon as they left, the group landed on their favorite spot again as the next race came to the board.
During COVID-19, the number of participants increased significantly and people sought a way to kill time.The Legal Singapore Pool was also closed during the pandemic, but has resumed since July last year.
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