The Police are investigating four men, aged between 61 and 69, for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities.
On 18 September 2021, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted an enforcement operation along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4. A 62-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement as a bookmaker. Another three men, aged between 61 and 69, were arrested for allegedly betting with a bookmaker. Cash amounting to more than $3000, two mobile phones and gambling-related paraphernalia were seized. Investigations are ongoing.
Under the Betting Act, any person who bets with a bookmaker shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both. 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.
The Police take a serious view on all forms of illegal betting activities and will continue to take tough enforcement actions and prosecute those involved in accordance with the law. Members of the public are advised to steer clear of all forms of illegal gambling activities.
Source: Singapore Police Force