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Misiones authorities dismantle alleged online betting network in Puerto Iguazú

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Authorities in Misiones dismantled an alleged illegal online betting network operating as a virtual casino from Puerto Iguazú, Argentina. Investigators said the group used social media to recruit users and processed payments through bank transfers and Mercado Pago; police seized electronic devices and promotional material for forensic examination.

The investigation concerns illegal online betting and material that authorities say may have targeted minors.

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French authorities dismantle illegal online gambling network

French authorities dismantled an online gambling network that investigators said had accepted an estimated $1.2 billion in bets since 2021. The report says two men were arrested and charged on 9 October with prohibited gambling and involvement in an organised gang; investigators also suspect money laundering. The ANJ said about 98% of the network’s players were in France, and authorities are coordinating further action with Malta and Cyprus.

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