Singapore Investigates 11, Including Teens, Over Suspected Online Gambling Links

Singapore police are investigating 11 people, including teenagers, over suspected ties to illegal online gambling and the misuse of bank accounts. The suspects, aged 17 to 23, were arrested in raids carried out between June 4 and 11 as part of enforcement action against illegal gambling activity.

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Raids Target Betting Accounts

According to The Straits Times, the gang comprises 9 men and 2 women. The suspects allegedly assisted in the illegal online betting by either getting accounts from gambling firms that do not have licenses or giving their own bank accounts for syndicate-related financial dealings.

Police reportedly said such activity is not only a criminal offence, but can also expose individuals and their families to significant financial and social harm. The warning reflects the wider concern around how illegal betting networks use personal accounts to move money and support their operations.

Alleged Roles In The Network

Of the 11 people arrested, 3 are suspected of obtaining illegal betting accounts for others. Another 7 are believed to have handed over control of their bank accounts to gambling syndicates after opening them. One woman is also suspected of obtaining and trying to procure bank accounts for illegal use by offering payment.

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The authorities said these actions form part of the broader enforcement drive against illegal online gambling and the misuse of financial accounts. The case also highlights how younger people are being drawn into suspected gambling-related offences, either through account handling or account sourcing.

Penalties And Public Advice

The police cautioned that anyone found involved in illegal betting operations in the capacity of an agent is liable to a maximum fine of S$200,000 and a jail term not exceeding 7 years. Any person found guilty of gambling at sites of illegal gambling service providers may incur a fine of a maximum of S$10,000 or even imprisonment for six months.

The Straits Times further stated that there was a call for members of the public to notify authorities about the existence of illegal betting sites and, if necessary, to contact the National Council on Problem Gambling for assistance.

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Source: Yahoo News