The Police are investigating 15 persons, aged between 38 and 86, for their suspected involvement in illegal gambling activities.
Between 8 and 19 January 2022, officers from Woodlands Police Division conducted enforcement operations against illegal gambling activities along Marsiling Crescent, Yishun Street 72 and Yishun Ave 5. Three men, aged between 68 and 79, were allegedly found to have acted as bookmakers to 11 others, aged between 51 and 86. In addition, one 38-year-old woman is also being investigated for an offence under Remote Gambling Act. Cash amounting to more than $500, two mobile phones and gambling related paraphernalia were seized.
Under the Betting Act, any person who is found to be involved in bookmaking shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $20,000 and not more than $200,000 and shall also be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. Under the same Act, any person who bets with a bookmaker shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
The Police take a serious view against all forms of illegal betting activities and members of the public are advised to steer clear of such activities. Those found engaging in illicit activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.
Source: Singapore Police Force