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Singapore police investigate 11 people over suspected illegal online gambling links

Enforcement & compliance

Singapore police are investigating 11 people, aged 17 to 23, arrested in raids between 4 and 11 June over suspected involvement in illegal online betting and bank-account misuse. Police reportedly said suspects allegedly obtained betting accounts or supplied accounts for syndicate-related financial activity; agents convicted of involvement face a maximum S$200,000 fine and up to seven years in prison.

The investigation highlights enforcement exposure tied to betting accounts and bank accounts allegedly used for syndicate activity.

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Turkish authorities investigate 177 people in illegal betting and money laundering operation

Turkish security forces conducted an operation concerning alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces. The report identified 177 people under investigation and named the Gendarmerie General Command, MASAK and public prosecutors as coordinating authorities.

Turkish security forces carried out an operation against alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces, according to a report. The operation was coordinated by the Gendarmerie General Command, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and public prosecutors. The report said 177 people are under judicial investigation.

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