French authorities dismantle illegal online gambling network
French authorities dismantled an online gambling network that investigators said had accepted an estimated $1.2 billion in bets since 2021. The report says two men were arrested and charged on 9 October with prohibited gambling and involvement in an organised gang; investigators also suspect money laundering. The ANJ said about 98% of the network’s players were in France, and authorities are coordinating further action with Malta and Cyprus.
The investigation targets operators allegedly serving French players without authorisation and involves cross-border enforcement.