12 sent to prosecution for allegedly operating illegal gambling site
ULSAN, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Twelve people have been referred to the prosecution a...
Twelve individuals have been referred to the prosecution and five others have been issued a Red Notice internationally for their alleged involvement in running an illegal online gambling platform, as reported by Ulsan police on August 24. The suspects, all between the ages of 20 and 30, are accused of generating over 60 billion won (US$43.36 million) in stakes by operating sports betting, online casino, and slot game sites between November 2022 and July 2025 in locations such as Incheon, west of Seoul, and Ulsan, southeastern South Korea.
The police claim that these individuals attempted to deceive users by broadcasting false high win rates and massive payouts on YouTube, using a self-developed traffic manipulation program and a dedicated promotion team to inflate view counts and real-time viewer numbers. The investigation was initiated in March of the previous year following a tip-off, leading to the apprehension of 12 suspects after an 18-month manhunt.
Key evidence, including burner phones, dummy bank accounts, and computers, were seized. Interpol has also issued a Red Notice for the remaining five suspects, believed to be hiding in Thailand.
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