Police arrested two people in Spain and three in Sweden in an operation coordinated with Europol over an illegal gambling network, the account said. About 150 officers took part, with searches at six premises in Stockholm and two in Murcia.
The arrests and searches indicate enforcement activity against an illegal gambling network operating across Spain and Sweden.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | Swedish authorities raid unlicensed Stockholm poker club | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 20,000,000 | Europol and police arrest five in Sweden-Spain illegal gambling raids | Not stated |
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