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Malaysian police arrest 58 in illegal World Cup betting operation

Enforcement & compliance

Malaysian police arrested 58 people in an operation against unlicensed sports betting and online gambling linked to the World Cup, according to the police. Authorities carried out 52 raids from 11 June 2026 and seized more than 500,000 ringgit, which the report equates to about $124,000; police also identified 42 digital platforms allegedly used to facilitate or promote betting.

Operators face enforcement risks as Malaysian police target unlicensed betting channels and related digital platforms.

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South Korean police arrest 2,319 in seven-month illegal gambling operation

South Korea’s National Police Agency said it arrested 2,319 people in 1,746 cases during a seven-month operation against cyber gambling that began in November 2025. Police said they seized KRW107.2bn in criminal proceeds, about two and a half times the amount seized in the same period a year earlier. The operation also targeted major site operators and people suspected of supplying technology for illegal gambling sites.

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