POLICE have busted a gambling syndicate that raked in RM2.8 million for the past six months after raiding a condominium at Jalan Song in Kuching last night.

Kuching district police chief Ahsman Bajah said four local men, aged 19 to 29, were arrested in the 9.30pm raid. They were believed to be working for the syndicate, earning between RM1,500 and RM1,800 a month.

“The syndicate’s modus operandi is to promote online gambling through applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat and Telegram by targeting locals as well as operating around the clock daily,” he said in a media conference today.

Police also seized four monitors and a central processing unit, 10 mobile phones, a router and other equipment to conduct online gambling activities.

Ahsman said an investigation paper had been opened under Section 4(1)(g) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which carries a fine of up to RM50,000 as well as a maximum three-year jail term. – Bernama, July 6, 2021.