14-year-old among seven nabbed in illegal online gambling raid, say KL cops

KUALA LUMPUR: A 14-year-old school dropout was among seven people arrested for allegedly being involved in an online gambling syndicate.

Cheras OCPD Asst Comm Zam Halim Jamaluddin said police from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) raided two condominium units at Salak Selatan at around 1pm on Thursday (Oct 5).

"The two units were believed to be used as an online gambling call centre.

"Seven male suspects aged between 14 and 40 were arrested for their alleged involvement in the syndicate," he said in a statement on Friday (Oct 6).

He said police also seized 14 monitors, seven computer processor units, 18 mobile phones and three modems.

"Investigations revealed that the syndicate used the call centre to promote online gambling targeting local and foreign gamblers.

"Our investigations revealed that the syndicate received at least RM13mil monthly in credit transactions," he said, adding that the syndicate was believed to be operating since April.

He said the suspects had been remanded for four days to help with further investigations.

Those with information on similar activities should contact the Cheras police hotline at 03-9284 5050/ 03-9284 5051 or the City Police hotline at 03-2115 9999.