
$85mn gambling racket busted in north-central Vietnam
Eight suspects have been prosecuted
Eight suspects have been prosecuted
The ring started operating in 2020, with its transactions worth a total of more than VND6 trillion ($241 million)
Approximately 3,000 gambling accounts were created on the group’s website
He hacked an illegal gambling site and demanded its operator to wire him US$17,500
Police officers confiscated 12 cellphones, VND51 million (US$2,203) in cash, and several used 52-card decks
Officers also found a large amount of cash, more than 10 machetes, and relevant exhibits
The military official and five other suspects were captured after police raided a gambling den on Wednesday
Hon Tre Casino will need a green light from both the Politburo and prime minister before any construction
Police officers also dectected an online cockfight betting form at this venue
The majority of them hail from China or African countries