South Korean Police Busts Major Illegal Online Gambling Scheme
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South Korean police busted an intricate scheme of illegal online gambling websites.
11 people were arrested in South Chungcheong Province. They were involved in illegal online gambling operations since 2018. The head of the group is a Thailand national who lives legally in Korea. He managed four different gambling websites. During the four years of operation, they collected about $92.12 million.
South Korean Police Busts Major Illegal Online Gambling Scheme. About 7,300 people worked for the four websites located in various offices across the province and other locations in South Korea. The gang was active in attracting foreign customers such as international students and employees enticing them with the promise of huge winnings.
South Korean Police Busts Major Illegal Online Gambling Scheme. In-person gambling in South Korea is available mainly to foreigners. South Koreans are allowed to gamble only in one casino in the whole country. Online gambling is banned altogether.
