Singapore Illegal Gambling Operation Leads to 29 Arrests

Casinos in Singapore reopened their gaming floors in April following extensive COVID-19 lockdowns. However, the illegal gambling element is still alive, with police arresting 29 people for their involvement in an underground gaming operation.

This past Sunday, police simultaneously raided several locations in the country. They responded to a tip that an illegal gambling ring was providing remote gambling activity out of several properties.

The tip was solid, with police taking 24 men and women into custody during the raids. Prosecutors continue grilling the individuals to determine the extent of the operations.

During the raids, which covered six different locations, police confiscated almost SGD730,000 (US$522,600) in cash and electronic equipment. In addition, they ordered banks to freeze the accounts of the suspected ringleaders.

Although police initially arrested two dozen people, ranging in age from 32 to 74, they ultimately only held on to two of them. Two men allegedly ran the organization, and prosecutors want them to remain in jail while they conduct their investigation.

Source: https://www.casino.org/news/illegal-gambling-operation-in-singapore-leads-to-arrest-of-29/