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 prosecutors and five others have been red-noticed internationally on suspicion of running an unlawful online gambling platform, according to police on Monday. The 17 suspects, ranging in age from their 20s to 30s, are accused of generating over 3 billion won in illicit profits through illegal sports betting, online casinos, and slot machine games, as reported by the Ulsan police.
The illicit activities allegedly took place between November 2022 and July 2025 in locations such as Incheon, situated west of Seoul, and Ulsan, a city located southeast of Seoul. The police claim that the suspects attempted to deceive users by broadcasting live YouTube streams that appeared to showcase high win rates and substantial payouts.
To enhance their online presence, the suspects allegedly utilized a custom traffic manipulation tool and formed a dedicated promotion team to boost the views and real-time audience numbers of their promotional videos, ensuring they appeared at the top of YouTube search and recommendation results. The police began their investigation in March of the previous year, following an anonymous tip-off and subsequently traced the suspects' activities.
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