2 S'poreans among 197 arrested in Batam illegal casino raid, S$520,731 seized from safes
Those convicted of gambling offences face up to 15 years' jail.
In a major operation on August 15, Indonesian police arrested 197 individuals, including two Singaporeans, in a raid targeting an illegal casino in Batam. The raid, which lasted three hours, involved dozens of armed officers surrounding the Nine Stage Lounge and Bar, a complex of around 20 shophouse units. The operation was the result of a three-month investigation into allegations of gambling at the location.
Police seized three safes containing approximately S$520,731, and are currently investigating the detained individuals for organizing illegal gambling activities, with potential charges of money laundering also under consideration.
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