KUCHING: The dice stopped rolling for an online gambling syndicate which had earned about RM90,000 when police knocked on their doors here.
Acting on information, police raided the syndicate which was operating out of a double storey house along Jalan Stampin Tengah around 5.10pm on Tuesday (Nov 9).
An Indonesian couple, aged 19 and 25, were arrested during the raid, said Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah.
Police also seized two computers, two monitors, five phones, an Internet router and modem, he said, adding the syndicate is believed to have raked in about RM90,000 since the illicit activity began at the centre two months ago.
“Investigations found that the centre had been operating on a 24-hour basis in shifts and that the individuals were paid up to RM1,500 per month.
“The syndicate would promote online gambling to locals via calls and social media,” he said.
Both suspects will be investigated under Section 4(1)(g) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which provides for a fine of up to RM50,000 and up to three years imprisonment.
They will also be fined up to RM50,000 for each online gambling machine seized if found guilty.
The foreigners are also being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Ahsmon assured that police will continue to conduct ‘Ops Dadu Khas’ to combat illegal gambling.
