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Malaysian Police Raid Illegal World Cup Betting Operation14 June 2002KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – As reported by the Associated Press: "Police stormed an Internet cafe near Kuala Lumpur and arrested 10 people, including the owner, for collecting illegal bets on the World Cup, the national news agency reported Friday. "Police Deputy Chief Rusni Hashim said police believed illegal bets at the cafe amounted to about 300,000 ringgit (US$ 78,950), Bernama reported. The operators had taken bets amounting to up to 25,000 ringgit (US$ 6,600) a day since the World Cup began May 31. "…Betting on soccer is outlawed in Malaysia, as in some other Asian countries. But illegal betting on local soccer games and the English Premier League have flourished over the years. "Under Malaysia's gambling laws, punters could face a maximum fine of 200,000 ringgit (US$52,650) or a prison term of five years." |