Macau’s Judiciary Police have arrested two mainland Chinese nationals in another suspected casino proxy betting case, seizing HK$118,000 ($15,100) in cash and slot-machine cash vouchers.
Police alleged that the pair used modified clothing and a concealed mobile phone to livestream casino games to gamblers in mainland China and place bets according to their instructions.
Officers intercepted the 36-year-old man and 30-year-old woman at a casino in Macau’s central district after receiving intelligence at around 9 pm on July 25th.
Investigators said the man arrived at the property at around 7:30 pm and met the woman, who provided him with clothing containing a concealed compartment.
The man allegedly placed a mobile phone inside the compartment to broadcast the games. He then placed bets according to instructions from the remote gamblers.
The woman allegedly monitored the livestream nearby and relayed betting instructions to the man. Police suspect both received payment for their involvement.
Officers also seized two modified garments, mobile phones, earphones and charging equipment allegedly used in the operation.
The number of gamblers involved, the total amount wagered and the compensation received by the pair remain under investigation.
Both suspects were referred to the Public Prosecutions Office over the alleged illegal operation of online gaming.
The arrests follow several similar cases uncovered in recent weeks. Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King said earlier this month that proxy betting remained “under control”, describing most of the incidents as isolated and citing cooperation between police and casino operators.
