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Japanese authorities have arrested nine individuals accused of running a payment processing operation that facilitated illegal online gambling for customers based in Japan, with transactions totalling around 340 billion yen.
Penang police are intensifying their fight against illegal betting operations as the FIFA World Cup tournament enters its knockout stages. The force has already secured 31 arrests across the state.
Authorities raided an unlicensed betting call centre in Sentul early yesterday, arresting 34 individuals connected to the illegal World Cup wagering operation.
Malaysian police have intensified enforcement against unlawful gambling operations capitalising on FIFA World Cup 2026 anticipation, culminating in the arrest of 1,156 suspects across Kuala Lumpur during a coordinated campaign.