PERAK police yesterday detained three men under Op Soga IX over their alleged involvement in online gambling on World Cup matches.

Perak police chief Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the suspects, aged between 20 and 50, were arrested in Ipoh and Hilir Perak districts.

He said following their arrest, the also seized two handphones and cash of RM900.

“The betting activity is done through an app known as JOL, which allows customers to place bets in cyberspace. The suspect only needs to purchase a smartphone credit top-up directly at the premises that provide the top-up,” he said in a statement today.

The case is being investigated under section 6(3) of the Betting Act 1953, which provides for a fine of not more than RM200,000 and a maximum five years in jail. – Bernama, November 28, 2022.