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Police have dismantled a large-scale World Cup betting syndicate that processed approximately RM27 million in wagers each day. The operation led to 161 arrests, including five individuals identified as directors or major shareholders.
Malaysian authorities shut down an illegal World Cup betting operation in central Kuala Lumpur yesterday, apprehending 11 individuals in the process, including six South Korean nationals running the call centre.
Law enforcement raided an unlicensed World Cup betting call centre in Taman Wahyu, Sentul, early yesterday, leading to the arrest of 34 individuals. The operation represents part of ongoing efforts to dismantle underground gambling networks.