The Borneo Post

Trio arrested for gambling over World Cup matches

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Three men were arrested by the Perak police under Op Soga IX for alleged involvemen­t in online gambling over Qatar World Cup matches.

Perak police chief Datuk 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 police also seized two handphones and cash of RM900.

The case is investigat­ed under Section 6(3) of the Betting Act 1953, which provides for a fine of not more than RM200,000 and imprisonme­nt for not more than five years if convicted. — Bernama

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