Malaysian authorities have frozen over RM32 million ($7.5 million) spread across 150 mule accounts in a bid to crack down on illegal gambling.
According to authorities, as of March, they had recorded some 485 online gambling-related cases, resulting in 542 arrests and 255 charges.
The number has been steadily falling after some 2,681 arrests were recorded in 2023, resulting in 1,390 charges.
Authorities have also amended the Communications and Multimedia Act of 1998 to impose stronger penalties for cybercrime, which includes online gambling.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has also been targeting gambling sites, shutting down thousands in recent years.
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Kelsey Wilhelm
Kelsey Wilhelm is a print and broadcast journalist and editor. Based in Asia for over 20 years, he saw the birth of Macau's rampantly successful gaming industry, propelling him into the world of casinos. Now focusing on all markets throughout Asia, he embraces new technologies and trends, from sports betting to online gaming – always seeking the new frontier.
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