12 sent to prosecution for allegedly operating illegal gambling site
Twelve people have been referred to the prosecution and five others have been red-noticed globally on suspicion of operating an illegal online gambling site, handling over 60 billion won ($43.36 million) in stakes, police said Monday. The 17 suspects, all in their 20s and 30s, are accused of amassing more than 3 billion won in criminal proceeds by running illicit sports betting, online casino and…
Twelve individuals have been referred to the prosecution and an additional five have been red-noticed internationally on suspicion of running an illicit online gambling platform, according to police reports. The 17 suspects, primarily in their 20s and 30s, are accused of generating over 3 billion won in illicit profits through sports betting, online casino, and slot game operations between November 2022 and July 2025 in locations such as Incheon, west of Seoul, and Ulsan, a southeastern city in South Korea, as stated by Ulsan police.
The suspects allegedly used deceptive tactics to lure users, including streaming YouTube live broadcasts that falsely showcased high win rates and substantial payouts. To enhance their reach, they employed a custom-made traffic manipulation program and established a dedicated promotional team to boost view counts and real-time viewer numbers, ensuring their promotional videos topped YouTube search and recommendation feeds.
The police initiated their investigation in March of the previous year following a tip-off, meticulously tracking the suspects' activities as detailed by the source.
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