The Police are investigating seven persons, aged between 57 and 75, for their suspected involvement in illegal gambling activities.
On 25 January 2022, officers from Clementi Police Division conducted an operation at an apartment along Jurong East Street 32 which was suspected to house illegal gambling activities. Upon entry into the unit, a 74-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were found to have allegedly organised illegal gambling activities for five other people who were found within the unit. Gambling-related paraphernalia such as mahjong tables and mahjong tiles were found and seized as case exhibits. Investigations are ongoing against all seven persons for offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act.
Under Section 7 of the Common Gaming House Act 1961, the offence of gaming in a common gaming house carries a fine of up to $5,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. The offence of being the owner or occupier or of which he/she has the use temporarily or otherwise thereof keeps or uses a place as a common gaming house under Section 4(1)(a) of the Common Gaming House Act 1961 carries a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $50,000, and a jail term of up to three years.
The Police will continue to take a tough stance against illegal gambling activities. Those found engaging illicit activities will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
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SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 January 2022 @ 9:30 PM