26 people arrested over alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities
The suspects were arrested for offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act and the Betting Act, the police said.
SINGAPORE — The police have arrested 26 people for their alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities, following a five-day operation mounted by the Central Police Division.
In a news release on Wednesday (May 13), the police said that the 16 men and 10 women who were arrested were aged between 43 and 82. They are also being investigated for breaching safe distancing measures under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations.
Cash amounting to S$8,499 were seized by the authorities in the operation that took place in Everton Park, Geylang Bahru, Temple Street and Jalan Besar.
The suspects were arrested for offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act and the Betting Act, the police said.
Under the Common Gaming Houses Act, any person who manages a place that is kept or used as a gambling house is liable to a fine of between S$5,000 and S$50,000, and may be jailed for up to three years.
Those found guilty of acting as a bookmaker can be fined between S$20,000 and S$200,000, and be jailed for up to five years.
The police said they will continue to clamp down on illegal activities and those found engaging in such activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. They also advised members of the public to take the circuit breaker measures seriously.
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