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Hyogo police refer nine officers to prosecutors over suspected online gambling

Enforcement & compliance

Hyogo Prefectural Police referred cases involving nine male officers to prosecutors over suspected online casino gambling outside working hours. One officer allegedly placed more than 3,000 bets and spent about JPY 5 million between December last year and June this year; the department also disciplined officers and supervisors for other conduct, including drinking or playing pachinko during work hours.

The referrals and disciplinary actions show enforcement consequences for suspected online gambling among police personnel.

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Authorities refer two Jeju casino dealers to prosecutors over alleged KRW100m fraud

Authorities referred two dealers at an unnamed hotel casino on South Korea’s Jeju Island to prosecutors on fraud charges. Investigators allege the dealers used marked blackjack cards to defraud three Chinese tourists of around KRW100m (US$72,000).

Two dealers at an unidentified hotel casino on Jeju Island in South Korea have been referred to prosecutors on fraud charges, according to a report. Provincial gambling regulators detected unusually high player winnings at blackjack tables, the report said.

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