Hong Kong police arrest 991 in crackdown on illegal gambling during World Cup
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Hong Kong police arrested 991 individuals during a crackdown on illegal gambling related to the World Cup.
Hong Kong police arrested 991 people and discovered betting records amounting to HK$365 million (US$46.5 million) during a crackdown on illegal gambling during the World Cup. The force said on Tuesday that it raided 249 premises suspected of being linked to illegal gambling during its enforcement campaign in June and July that targeted activities surrounding the global sporting event. Officers arrested 645 men and 346 women, aged between 16 and 93, on suspicion of offences including engaging in...
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