China maintains a tough stance on gambling and pursues those who break the law.This time, it has jailed nine people who headed a large online gambling organization that made more than $280 billion.
The group started its activities in 2014, GGRAsia reported, citing Chinese media reports.Meanwhile, it also operated a land-based casino in Myanmar's Yunnan province, across the Chinese border.
After the authorities tracked down the operator, they took action and shut it down.The identities of the nine organizers have not been released, but the court is now handing down sentences according to their roles.
end of an era
The group reportedly earned around 7 billion yuan (US$1,978 billion) through its seven-year operation.The group received and settled various gambling bets while constantly looking for new customers and keeping the gears spinning.
One of the channels used by the organizers is live gambling.Players were able to watch live streams of various casino games played in Myanmar casinos in Mongla province.And they could bet on the outcome of games such as baccarat.
Chinese prosecutors ruled the organizers guilty of cross-border gambling because of the involvement of Myanmar casinos.This is in addition to the basic crime of running a casino.
The prosecution also argued that the nine people who led the operation were in various places.Specifically, GGRAsia reports that they are from Hebei, Shaanxi, Henan, and Hunan provinces.
The group also offered proxy betting structures and expanded its network.At its peak activity, the group had over 253K users.
Despite the group's total revenue and longevity, the ruling is not too harsh.Penalties range from 18 months to 5 years.
History of Mong La's Rebellion
Mong La has been involved in illegal activities on numerous occasions.Over the past decade, it has been dubbed 'Myanmar's Sin City' and 'Guess City'.
It is also a popular gambling spot, which China does not like.Last year, China issued an ultimatum to officials in the ministry over allegations that the ministry's illegal business was by Chinese for Chinese people.All Chinese must go home.
This included exclusion from welfare and public services.The people who make their living in Monla wouldn't have cared.But China extended this threat to his family.
Despite the warning, the situation did not improve. Four months ago, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) asserted that Myanmar's Mekong region is rife with crime and illegal gambling.
Criminal gangs led by Chinese nationals continue to launder money and sell drugs in unregulated casinos, such as in Mongla province.In some cases, they operate under the protection and support of local military organizations.
Myanmar had a military coup in February last year.Nothing has changed since then.In fact, according to UNODC, some areas are becoming more lawless than ever before.Moreover, with China exerting pressure on the mainland and Macau, some fear that the lawlessness will only continue to grow.
SaitoThe time in the pig box is incomparably longer than the time in Shaba.
I advise you never to go into a pig box.
Bakara-chan(Are you an experienced person...?)
Comment