Turkey’s gendarmerie conducted coordinated operations in multiple provinces targeting illegal betting alongside fraud and other alleged crimes, the interior minister said. Authorities apprehended 35 suspects, who reportedly facilitated a financial flow of TRY3.6bn through fraudulent activity; the operations also involved other alleged offences.
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Istanbul prosecutors issued arrest warrants for 19 suspects accused of promoting illegal gambling through online gaming streams, according to a media report. Turkish security forces had arrested 11 suspects, who were taken to an Istanbul courthouse; two others were outside Istanbul and five were reportedly abroad. The streams featured virtual loot boxes whose items could allegedly be converted into cash.
The Philippines' Police Regional Office 4A reported 14 arrests in 11 operations against alleged illegal gambling across Cavite, Laguna and Batangas. Police said six operations took place in Cavite, one in Laguna and four in Batangas; complaints against suspects were being prepared or had been filed. Some operations also recovered suspected illegal drugs, and police said additional drug complaints would be pursued where applicable.
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency arrested Zahid Ali and Mujibur Rahman in Islamabad on Wednesday over alleged illegal betting and match-fixing activity, opening separate cases against them. The FIA alleges that Ali operated online cricket betting platforms and Rahman had links with bettors in several countries; the investigation is continuing.
The Bureau of Immigration arrested South Korean national Ha Jonhoo in Pasay City on November 2 over alleged involvement in illegal online gambling, while South Korean authorities seek him. The bureau said he allegedly facilitated remote baccarat gambling for Korean clients from June 2019 to December 2020, involving 37 transactions worth about 154 million South Korean won, or US$114,000. Ha is being held pending deportation proceedings; the bureau said a deportation order would lead to his blacklisting in the Philippines.
Immigration authorities arrested South Korean national Ha Jonhoo, 46, at the Newport Complex in Pasay City on November 2, the Bureau of Immigration said. South Korean authorities are seeking Ha over alleged involvement in illegal online gambling.
Nevada's Gaming Control Board said it arrested a suspect in connection with illegal sports wagering activity involving the NCAA. The source headline does not identify the suspect or provide further details.