Nagasaki police charge three over alleged online gambling
Nagasaki Prefectural Police charged a high school student, an unemployed man and a university student over suspected online gambling in Japan, according to reports. Police said the trio allegedly used cash and crypto assets to bet on sports and play online slots between 2024 and 2025; all three admitted the charges, the report said.
Police action over alleged online gambling highlights enforcement risks for users of overseas gambling sites and payment intermediaries.