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Jeju police uncover illegal gambling network with KRW22bn in wagers

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Jeju Provincial Police Agency said a gambling network on Jeju Island handled more than KRW22 billion in wagers, and police arrested 21 people. Six suspects were charged and referred to prosecutors; investigators said the network used two PC cafes and a villa between October 2024 and July 2025, and seized KRW250 million in suspected proceeds.

The investigation targets illegal betting operations, alleged lending to students and recovery of suspected gambling proceeds.

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Zurich police uncover illegal poker venue in Opfikon

Zurich cantonal police, acting on instructions from Switzerland’s Federal Gaming Board, raided a venue in Opfikon on 28 October and found about 60 people playing poker, according to the report. Officers seized about CHF15,000 in cash and poker equipment; authorities also identified suspected breaches of gaming and immigration rules and will refer the findings to the relevant bodies.

Zurich cantonal police carried out a check at a venue in Opfikon, Switzerland, on the evening of Wednesday 28 October on the instruction of the Federal Gaming Board (CFCG). About 60 people were found inside playing poker, according to the report.

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