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Hong Kong police arrest influencer in unlicensed gambling promotion probe

Enforcement & compliance

Hong Kong police arrested Erena So Hoi-Lam on suspicion of promoting unlicensed gambling websites through social media, then released her on bail as the investigation continued. Police are examining alleged influencer recruitment by gambling agents; the source also reports a separate inquiry into football betting and suspected match manipulation.

The case signals enforcement scrutiny of people alleged to promote unlicensed gambling, not only betting operators.

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