The Police have arrested four women and three men, aged between 43 and 71, and are investigating two other men, aged 74 and 75, for their suspected involvement in unlawful remote gambling activities.
The enforcement operation which was conducted on 9 and 10 December 2020 by the Criminal Investigation Department targeted syndicated remote gambling activities. The nine persons are believed to have acted as an agent for unlawful remote gambling activities and they will be investigated for offences under the Remote Gambling Act 2014. Cash amounting to more than $170,000 and gambling-related paraphernalia were seized during the operation. Investigations are ongoing.
Under Section 9(1)(a) of the Remote Gambling Act 2014, any person who organise, manage or supervise remote gambling by others in accordance with arrangements made by a principal of the agent, shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $20,000, and not more than $200,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both.
Under Section 9(1)(e) of the Remote Gambling Act 2014, any person who assists in providing unlawful remote gambling service for another shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $20,000, and not more than $200,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both.
The Police will continue to clamp down on criminal activities, including remote gambling. Those found engaging in illicit activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.
Photograph of cash seized
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 December 2020 @ 12:50 PM