Singaporean authorities are investigating 42 people for alleged links to illegal gambling operations in the city-state.
According to the Straits Times, the suspects were netted in a series of gambling suppression operations held between the 30th of October and November 3rd, and are aged 19 to 64.
Of the total, 13 allegedly gave control of their bank accounts to gambling syndicates in order to facilitate bank transactions linked to illegal gambling.
Some 27 individuals allegedly used illegal gambling sites or applications and made transactions to bank accounts controlled by gambling syndicates.
Another two individuals allegedly purchased cellphone lines that were used by the gambling syndicates in their activities.
Under Singapore’s laws, individuals operating illegal betting rings or acting as agents can be jailed for up to seven years and face a SG$200,000 fine ($148,000).
Authorities in Singapore recently busted a near-$2 billion money laundering ring, with suspects reportedly linked to illegal Chinese gambling groups.
