EXPERTS WORLD NEWS 1,400 arrests, $8million seized in illegal gambling at Euro – Interpol 1 year ago Samuel Post Views: 263 Interpol operation targeting illegal gambling during Euro 2020 led to 1,400 arrests and the seizure of $7.9 million (6.7 million euros) in cash, the Lyon-based global crime agency reported on Tuesday. Thousands of raids in Asia and Europe also resulted in the confiscation of computers and mobile phones connected to almost $465 million in bets. “While most of us were watching the UEFA European Football Championship as simple fans, hundreds of specialized officers across 28 countries were targeting organized crime groups looking to earn millions from illegal gambling and related money laundering activities,” – an Interpol statement read. Hong Kong police detained more than 800 suspects, “including the alleged kingpin of a triad-controlled bookmaking syndicate,” the statement said. In what was described as one of Hong Kong’s most successful operations ever they seized $2.7 million in cash and records detailing hundreds of millions in bets. In Italy, home of the European champions at the pandemic-delayed tournament, Operation SOGA VIII inspected 280 betting shops and delivered 1.3 million euros in sanctions for illegal betting schemes. In all, Interpol’s eight SOGA operations have led to more than 19,000 arrests, cash seizures of more than $63 million and the closure of over 4,000 illegal betting dens. Source: guardian.ng About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: EURO, illegal gambling, Interpol Continue Reading Previous Media houses on the spot over gambling pay bill numbersNext Why Is the Popularity of Online Casino Gaming Rising in Ghana? More Stories EXPERTS WORLD NEWS Online gambling & betting industry is projected to reach $145.6 billion by 2030 24 hours ago Szarlot BETTING WORLD NEWS LeoVegas Group launches new global partnership with Inter 24 hours ago Iwo Bulski EXPERTS SENEGAL Why African fintechs will continue to trend 2 days ago Samuel ONLINE WORLD NEWS BtoBet showcases full retail solution at ICE London 2 days ago Iwo Bulski BETTING WORLD NEWS Bookmaker 1xBet denies problems with license and connection with Russia 5 days ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Gamblers Rejoice As Court Scraps Nairobi Law 5 days ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Court quashes betting tax, limit on gambling in 5-star hotels 6 days ago Szarlot ONLINE WORLD NEWS TVBET enhances its iGaming footprint through St8 partnership 6 days ago Iwo Bulski CASINO WORLD NEWS Black Edition is back for Novomatic 7 days ago Iwo Bulski ONLINE WORLD NEWS Playtech to deliver €400m EBITDA for 2022 1 week ago Iwo Bulski EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA Only 2 Months at The BiG Africa Summit 2023! 1 week ago Iwo Bulski ONLINE WORLD NEWS Technamin appoints Hmayak Manukyan 1 week ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.