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A gambling raid by Malaysian police Thursday led to the apprehension of nine suspects, according to an official news agency report. Currency and gambling equipment were seized.
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin shown here. National and local authorities are continuing a crackdown on illegal gambling. (Image: Bernama)
Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) reported cops in the northwestern state of Penang seized RM19,641, which works out to US$4,726, from a house located in Kampung Tanah Liat. The residence was rented by the gaming operation.
Police also seized chips, dice, cell phones, modems, and gambling note papers, the report adds.
The suspects included five men and four women. They ranged in age between 42 to 56. They face charges for illegal gambling and public health rules, the report adds.
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Bernama): Police busted an online gambling syndicate after detaining five men and four women in a house and seized RM19,641 in a raid in Kampung Paya Tanah Liat, here on Thursday (June 24).
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police busted an online gambling syndicate after detaining five men and four women in a house and seized RM19,641 in a raid in Kampung.