According to a Police media release, 13 men aged between 57 and 82 are facing investigations from the Police for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting & non-compliance with safe distancing measures (SDM).
Officers from Woodlands Police Division conducted 2 raids on 3 July and 7 July 2021 at Woodlands and Marsiling.
During the raid, cash amounting to about $3100, two mobile phones and betting paraphernalia were seized.
Investigations revealed that seven men, aged 57 to 74 were allegedly involved in illegal betting activities in public locations along Woodlands St 82 and the other 5 men aged between 65 and 82 were gambling along Marsiling Rise
Investigations are ongoing.
Under the Betting Act, any person who bets with a bookmaker shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding SGD$5,000 and/or up-to a maximum of six months
If the man involved are convicted of bookmaking they will face a minimum fine of SGD$20,000 and a maximum of SGD$200,000 along with 5 years maximum jail term
For non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, offenders may be jailed for up to six months and/or fined up to a maximum of SGD$10,000.
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