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Ulsan police refer 12 suspects to prosecutors over alleged KRW60bn gambling network
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Ulsan police referred 12 suspects to prosecutors over an alleged illegal online gambling network in South Korea. Investigators allege the operation handled more than KRW60bn in wagers between November 2022 and July 2025 and manipulated YouTube audiences to attract bettors. Police requested Interpol Red Notices for five further suspects believed to be in Thailand.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights alleged YouTube audience manipulation to attract bettors and efforts to pursue suspects believed to be abroad.