Search Results for: gambling crime
China Faces Surge in Illegal Gambling Cases: 27,000 Filed From Jan-Sept 2024, Up 10% YoY
October 17, 2024
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) reports a staggering rise in criminal cases related to illegal gambling operations. Betwe...
China and Cambodia Strengthen Cooperation Against Online Gambling, Scams
October 14, 2024
China and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating cross-border crime, particularly online gambling and cyber s...
Macau to Impose Five-Year Sentences for Illegal Money Exchanges for Gambling
October 14, 2024
Macau has made it illegal to engage in unauthorized currency exchanges for gambling purposes, with offenders facing penalties of u...
Pope Francis Rebukes Sports Stars Who Promote Gambling
September 26, 2024
Pope Francis urged leaders of social justice groups to combat the growing dehumanization and injustice in society. On September 20...
Thai boxing celebrity exposed for using Facebook to promote gambling
September 19, 2024
"Sutthiwat," a well-known Thai boxer, has been detained by Thai authorities for endorsing gambling websites. The Central Investiga...
Macau Blocks Over 36,000 Illegal Gambling Websites in 2024
September 17, 2024
Macau security authorities blocked over 36,000 illegal gambling websites in the first half of 2024, according to the latest report...
Macau Moves to Criminalize Illegal Money Exchange Gangs in Casinos Amid Rising Crime
August 13, 2024
In a significant shift in policy, Macau's government is poised to criminalize illegal money exchange activities within its casinos...
Money exchange gang member found dead after winning HK$2.5 million gambling in Macau casino
August 9, 2024
A shocking murder linked to Macau’s underground money exchange gangs unfolded on Wednesday, August 7, at the Wynn Palace. A 40-y...
China Hails Philippine President Marcos for Banning Chinese Online Gambling
July 26, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has received unexpected praise from China after his recent decision to ban large...
China SPC Highlights Alvin Chau and Suncity as Cross-Border Gambling Example
July 24, 2024
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has highlighted the case of Alvin Chau and Suncity Group as a “typical example of cross...