Johor cops nab 118 in state-wide blitz on illegal online gambling


Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay (middle) showing some of the confiscated mobile phones during a raid to gambling premises all over the state.

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested 118 people for involvement in online gambling activities in state-wide raids under Ops Dadu.

Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the operation was conducted from July 15 to 31, focusing on online gambling.

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