Further Actions by Malaysian Authorities Aimed at Eradicating Online Gambling

 Further Actions by Malaysian Authorities Aimed at Eradicating Online Gambling
The well-known police Operation Dadu targeting illegal online poker operations run in small shops and residences throughout the country is going to be continued, the Malaysian authorities confirmed this week. The police spokesman Asst Comm Abdul Aziz Salleh emphasized that the police remain committed to Op Dadu, inviting the public to report any suspected online gambling activity to the nearest police station in order to assist the police in eliminating the illegal pastime. As a latest example of the police force's commitment, the police spokesman described the raids at seven illegal gambling outlets masked as cyber cafes at the Temerloh industrial estate in Mentakab carried out shortly before midnight Monday. ”The premises were raided in a three-hour operation by a team of D7 officers and 30 personnel from the district assisted by Bukit Aman," the police spokesman revealed. He also said that 197 computer sets and auxiliary equipment were seized, in addition to RM1,650 in cash. Nine caretakers including two women were held during the operations to assist in their investigations, and another 40 alleged online gamblers were detained and questioned before being set free. ”The case will be investigated under Section 4B(a) of the Common House Gambling Act 1953, which carries a minimum fine of RM10,000 for each machine seized or up to five years in prison. Additional investigations will be carried out under Section 4(1)(b) of the Entertainment Enactment 1993 against owners of the premises,” Asst Comm Abdul Aziz Salleh concluded.
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