126 PERSONS INVESTIGATED IN ISLAND-WIDE POLICE OPERATIONS AGAINST ILLEGAL HORSE BETTING ACTIVITIES
The Police are investigating 120 men and six women, aged between 20 and 87, for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities.
In a series of island-wide operations conducted between 14 and 28 October 2023, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the seven Police Land Divisions carried out raids at 21 locations across Singapore. During the operations, cash amounting to more than $69,000, and an array of mobile phones and horse betting paraphernalia were seized as case exhibits.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the 126 persons are believed to have been involved in various roles such as illegal bookmarkers, runners as well as punters. Police investigations are ongoing.
Under the Gambling Control Act 2022, any person who gambles with an unlawful gambling service provider shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
Under the same Act, any person who is found to be involved in conducting an unlawful betting operation as an operator shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500,000 and shall also be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years. Any person who is found to be involved in conducting an unlawful betting operation as an agent shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200,000, and imprisonment for a term up to five years.
The Police do not condone any form of illegal gambling activities and will continue to take tough enforcement action against anyone who is involved in those activities. Members of the public are advised to steer clear of all forms of illegal gambling activities.
Photos of cash and horse betting paraphernalia seized ▼
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 October 2023 @ 7:00 PM