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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.
Penang police are ramping up enforcement operations targeting illegal betting syndicates as the FIFA World Cup tournament reaches its final matches. The state has recorded 31 arrests to date.
Vietnamese police have arrested 85 people involved in two major illegal betting rings worth US$133 million, part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed gambling during the 2026 World Cup tournament.