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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
May 4, 2023
Alleged Fraudster Launders Money in Canadian Casinos
Land-based and online casinos can sometimes become victims of illegal activities such as money laundering. To launder funds, obtain in an illicit way, some fraudsters deposit and withdraw the money through a gambling venue. However, as gambling operators adhere to regulations related to anti-money laundering, large transactions are often flagged and reported. A man, allegedly […]
Industry
May 4, 2023
Auto Dealer Fraudster Uses Money to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction and problem gambling can have a devastating impact on the lives of people, including their families and loved ones. Probably the worst-case scenario involves gamblers who decide to take their own life. This doesn’t mean that crimes related to gambling addiction are out of the picture. To fuel their gambling, some addicts resort […]
Industry
May 3, 2023
Former NFL Pro Henry Ruggs May Go to Prison over DUI Causing Death
Henry Ruggs III was the first-round NFL draft pick and back in 2021, he inked a multi-year deal with the League that was believed to be worth more than $16 million. Ruggs also played an important role with the Las Vegas Raiders as a wide receiver. At the time it looked like the young man […]
Legal
May 2, 2023
Mexican Military Captured Cartel Boss La Cabra
Mexico’s National Defense forces have had a major breakthrough, successfully capturing a cartel boss responsible for distributing drugs and illegal gambling products. Various law-keeping bodies participated in the operation. The arrestee is none other than Hugo Armando Salinas Cortinas, also known as La Cabra. The cartel boss was finally captured in Tamaulipas, Mexico, where the […]
Industry
May 2, 2023
NZ Court Orders Man to Forfeit Money from Illegal Gambling
Currently, gambling activities in New Zealand are controlled by the Department of Internal Affairs in the country. To operate legally, gambling operators need to be authorized by or under the Gambling Act of 2003. The gambling regulator, similar to other countries, ensures that licensees follow the rules and seek to eliminate illegal gambling operations. Usually, […]
Blockchain
May 2, 2023
Crypto Platform Diverted $9.6M to Gambling Sites in BC
The crypto trading platform is said to have been misleading its customers by feeding them a false narrative about investment and storing private funds securely. In reality, argues the BC Securities Commission, the platform has been diverting money to gambling websites. False Pretenses, Very Real Consumer Pain ezBtc is alleged to have kept the ruse […]
Lottery
May 1, 2023
UK Lotto Fraudster and Convicted Rapist May Lose All Assets
A UK resident, that was convicted of rape went on a shopping spree after winning a £2.5 million ($3.2 million) jackpot more than a decade ago. The man, identified as Edward Putman, bought a few properties, luxury cars and obtained other assets. It has taken quite some time for Putman’s elaborate scam to be uncovered, […]
Industry
April 28, 2023
Drugs, Gambling and Booze Keep the Party Going at Colombian Prison
Prison, by definition, means a building where people are held legally as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial. Generally, prison is the least favorite place for most people. However, this may not be the case for inmates at La Picota Penitentiary Prison Complex located in Bogota, Colombia. Recently, the […]
Industry
April 28, 2023
Italian Police Arrests Alleged ‘Ndrangheta Crime Leader
The Italian mafia is infamous around the whole world. Rival mafia families controlling different territories have started feuds with each other and even in some cases with local authorities and this has been an issue for the country for more than 200 years. Despite the fierce control and complex structure of those illegal organizations, Italian […]
Industry
April 26, 2023
Chinese Man Kidnaps Grandchild, Wants Ransom to Pay Gambling Debt
Gambling addiction can have dire consequences for the life of the person that is addicted. In addition to affecting their own life, many gambling addicts ruin the life of their families and loved ones. This is because, in severe cases of gambling addiction, people may steal or get involved in other crimes. Given that addiction […]