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South Korean authorities arrest three suspects in alleged illegal betting operation

Enforcement & compliance

South Korean authorities, working with the UAE, arrested three suspects in an operation against an alleged international illegal betting network, reportedly named Halak. Investigators estimated its turnover at about KRW3,100bn ($2.3bn) and identified links to illegal gambling activity in the Philippines and Malaysia. South Korea’s president said the group had allegedly recruited people from vulnerable groups.

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The arrests and investigation indicate enforcement across jurisdictions against a large alleged illegal betting network.

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Authorities refer two Jeju casino dealers to prosecutors over alleged KRW100m fraud

Authorities referred two dealers at an unnamed hotel casino on South Korea’s Jeju Island to prosecutors on fraud charges. Investigators allege the dealers used marked blackjack cards to defraud three Chinese tourists of around KRW100m (US$72,000).

Two dealers at an unidentified hotel casino on Jeju Island in South Korea have been referred to prosecutors on fraud charges, according to a report. Provincial gambling regulators detected unusually high player winnings at blackjack tables, the report said.

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