According to the Police media release seven people, aged 57 to 75, are being investigated by police for their alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities.
Operation in Jurong East
On 25 January 2022, officers from Clementi Police Division conducted an operation at an apartment along Jurong East Street 32 which was suspected to house illegal gambling activities.
Upon entry into the unit, a 74-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were found to have allegedly organised illegal gambling activities for five other people who were found within the unit. Gambling-related paraphernalia such as mahjong tables and mahjong tiles were found and seized as case exhibits. Investigations are ongoing against all seven persons for offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act.
The offence of gaming in a common gaming house carries a fine of up to $5,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.
The offence of being the owner or occupier or of which he/she has the use temporarily or otherwise thereof keeps or uses a place as a common gaming house carries a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $50,000, and a jail term of up to three years.
The Police will continue to take a tough stance against illegal gambling activities. Those found engaging illicit activities will be dealt with in accordance with the law.