By SectorWire desk ·
The North West Gambling Board participated in training with South African police and the National Prosecuting Authority on 27 August 2026. The session aimed to improve cooperation on criminal investigations and prosecutions.
The training aims to improve cooperation between the gambling regulator, police and prosecutors on criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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