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World Cup Betting Crackdown Nets Thousands

Summary by Bangkok Post
Police have shut down more than 4,500 illegal gambling websites and arrested thousands of suspects in a nationwide crackdown linked to betting on the recent Fifa World Cup, authorities said on Wednesday.

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A total of 161 individuals, including five company directors, were arrested in raids on 19 premises in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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The Royal Thai Police are intensifying its crackdown on money laundering networks using traditional horse racing accounts, after discovering criminals are still using them as a primary mechanism for money laundering. They are also accelerating their efforts to combat online gambling websites, having already shut down over 4,500 sites during the World Cup.

In an operation targeting illegal betting before the World Cup final, conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the Cyber Crimes Unit, 12 of the 16 suspects detained were arrested, while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining 7 fugitives.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Of the 16 suspects detained in an illegal betting operation before the World Cup final, 13 were referred to the magistrates' court with a request for their arrest. The operation utilized an AI-powered program and field intelligence.

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thairath.co.th broke the news on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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