World Cup gamblers arrested in Asia

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Source: al jazeera

An international crackdown in four Asian countries targeting illegal football gambling during the World Cup resulted in more than 5,000 arrests and the seizure of $10m in cash, Interpol has said.

Interpol, the international policing organisation, said on Friday that officers raided 800 illegal gambling dens in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and China, including the territories of Hong Kong and Macau.

The dens handled more than $115m in illegal World Cup bets.

"As well as having clear connections to organised crime gangs, illegal soccer gambling is also linked with corruption, money laundering and prostitution," Jean-Michel Louboutin, Interpol's executive director, said in a statement.

Read more: http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/07/2010716133256691384.html

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it was europe business til some years ago.
de-localized this too.

just kidding.

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1. " illegal soccer gambling is also linked with corruption, money laundering and prostitution,"

that seems a little bit of horse shit. I mean you could say that about any illegal activity. It doesn't make the activity harmful in itself...


I would think Interpol would have better things to do...

And I am surprised these countries just don't legalize sports book as the civilized countries have.

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2. you're wrong there. it makes sense and interpol job is also about that. n/t

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3. In what way does preventing punters from putting a fiver on a match help curb prostitution? nt

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4. there's connection, not one way cause/effect. stop money funding. it helps. n/t