Malaysian police arrested 124 people in a raid on an alleged cockfighting and gambling operation in Selangor, and said they were investigating further suspects. Police said they recovered 52 live birds, found seven dead animals and seized RM145,855 in cash; charges had not yet been brought.
The investigation and possible charges affect enforcement against illegal gambling operations in Malaysia.
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Russian police arrested nine people during a raid on a suspected illegal gambling venue in central Perm, according to a media report. A court ordered Mushfig Akhundov, whom investigators suspect of organising the venue, to remain in pretrial custody until 19 May. Police said they seized 2.5 million rubles at addresses linked to the suspects; the remaining suspects were released on bail.
Chalong Police Station officers arrested nine foreign nationals during a raid on a villa in Phuket on 12 February, police said. Officers said the group was suspected of organising illegal gambling; police seized cash, gaming equipment and digital devices. The suspects were charged under the Gambling Act.
Police in Omsk raided an alleged illegal gambling venue in a shopping centre and detained 15 people, according to police statements reported in the source. Officers said they seized four gaming tables and more than 3,000 chips; the investigation was ongoing as authorities sought further operators and patrons.
Indonesian National Police arrested 321 foreign nationals in a raid on a commercial property in Jakarta, according to the party website cited in the report. Police said the site was a business centre for a network reportedly operating around 70 online casino sites, mainly targeting customers outside Indonesia; the investigation is ongoing.
Police in Honggu District, Lanzhou, arrested 34 people at an abandoned house during an operation against gambling, the Lanzhou Public Security Bureau said. Officers seized more than 90,000 yuan, and eight suspects identified as organisers remained in custody ahead of a court hearing. The other 26 arrestees were issued administrative penalties, while the investigation continued.