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Authorities arrest 93 people in cross-border illegal gambling investigation

Enforcement & compliance

Authorities arrested 93 people following an investigation into an illegal gambling operation spanning Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong, according to a government report. The operation involved betting on the European football championships and illegal gaming and casino activity in Macau. Officials said it had been operating since 2016 and involved cross-border collaboration.

The arrests signal enforcement across multiple jurisdictions against illegal sports betting and casino operations.

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Moroccan authorities investigate alleged cross-border money laundering through casinos

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