Cops continue war on illegal gambling, 14,759 arrested since January (Updated)

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KUALA LUMPUR: Police conducted 1,105 raids and arrested 1,462 people in a five-day blitz on gambling activities that began last Wednesday. The operati...

: Police conducted 1,105 raids and arrested 1,462 people in a five-day blitz on gambling activities that began last Wednesday.

He said 92 of them were nabbed under Poca this month, bringing the total number held since April 2014 to 287. “They are mainly unlicensed lottery or 4-digit syndicates. We warn those who rent out their premises to these syndicates that we will take stern action against them as well.”Police have identified international gambling syndicates run by China and Indonesia nationals, who are turning Malaysia into a hub for their activities, operating from luxury condominiums and plush bungalows.

On gang activities, he said police have identified 105 gangs and 9,042 of their members nationwide, adding that 72 of the gangs were listed as illegal under the Societies Act 1966.

 

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