
Three women remanded in custody over World Cup betting syndicate
Kuching authorities have remanded three women suspected of managing illegal gambling operations tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arrested during separate raids across the district.
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Kuching authorities have remanded three women suspected of managing illegal gambling operations tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arrested during separate raids across the district.

Malaysian police have arrested 58 individuals, including four women, in a major enforcement operation targeting illegal World Cup betting and online gambling networks ahead of the 2026 tournament.