SINGAPORE ONLINE BETTING BUSTS

16 November 2007

Three Internet cafes raided and 18 arrests made


Last Friday was not a good day for three Internet cafe owners in Singapore, reports News Channel Asia. The venues were raided by local police and found to be offering illegal online gambling.

A total of 15 men and three women were arrested in the raids which took place at Internet cafes located along Geylang Road, Lorong 17 and Lorong 18. Following initial investigations, 11 of the 18 people arrested have been released. The remaining seven people will face charges in court under the Common Gaming Houses Act.

During a three-hour operation, 84 computers, 21 fruit machines and cash in excess of $20 000 were seized.

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