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Industry
February 14, 2024
Police in Ireland Continues Search for Missing Poker Player
Last week, the Irish police, also known as Gardaí, confirmed it renewed its appeal for information related to the mysterious and unexpected disappearance of a 41-year-old poker player dating back to 2019. The recent request reignited the efforts in resolving the missing person’s case that involved Jon Jonsson, a poker player from Iceland who disappeared […]
Industry
February 14, 2024
Former BaltCap Partner Arrested for €27M Misappropriation
Earlier this month, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the independent public prosecution office of the European Union, requested the arrest of Sarunas Stepukonis, a former BaltCap Infrastructure Fund partner, over suspicion of misappropriation of €27 million ($28.9 million) from the fund. The aforementioned request for the arrest of the former BaltCap partner was confirmed […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Five Armed Thugs Rob Casino Employee in Bellevue, Washington
It is not uncommon for casinos or casino visitors to become victims of robberies. Considering that retail gambling venues often operate with large sums of cash, this makes them attractive to criminals, some of whom are willing to pull off scams while others engage in violent crimes such as robberies with the help of firearms. […]
Industry
February 7, 2024
Former BaltCap Manager Suspected of Stealing Millions to Gamble
Every year, many financial crimes occur across the globe. While generally, people may abuse other individuals’ funds for their personal expenditures, some people are pushed into such crimes to fuel a gambling addiction. It is unclear if a former BaltCap investment fund manager had a gambling problem, yet he is suspected of abusing his power […]
Casino
February 7, 2024
Two Arrested for Armed Robbery at Gambling Den in Queens, New York
Two individuals have been apprehended by FBI agents for their alleged involvement in a violent armed robbery at an illicit gambling establishment in Flushing, Queens, last July. The incident, which resulted in one person sustaining gunshot wounds, has led to charges against Jamel Berry from Astoria and Zhong Wang, a Chinese national. Robbery at Flushing […]
Legal
February 6, 2024
Malta Gaming Authority Distances Itself from Italian Mafia Figure
In the wake of Italy’s “Operation Galaxy,” where authorities seized €400 million ($433 million) in assets linked to organized crime, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has emphatically denied any connection to the criminal mastermind behind the illegal gambling ring. The MGA issued an official statement, noting it would continue cooperating with authorities and closely monitoring […]
Industry
February 2, 2024
Former William Hill Employees Accused of Stealing $70K from Kiosks
A handful of employees at William Hill were fired after an investigation of alleged embezzlement from kiosks of the company in Nevada. An investigation into the crime was initiated back in December 2022 by the gambling regulator in the state, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). While three people, suspected of being involved in the […]
Legal
February 1, 2024
Youth to Serve 18 Months in Prison for DraftKings Cyber Fraud
Joseph Garrison, one of the youths who staged cyber fraud involving DraftKings Sportsbook accounts in 2022, has pleaded guilty, accepting an 18-month prison sentence. The 19-year-old was involved in a credential surfing attack. Along with other conspirators Garrison exploited system vulnerabilities to steal $600,000 from DraftKings users whose credentials had been stolen in other data […]
Legal
February 1, 2024
Italian Police Strikes Malta-Based iGaming Company Linked to Organized Crime
A coordinated operation by law enforcement forces across Italy executed a court order for confiscating assets worth approximately €400 million ($433 million) belonging to an iGaming operator registered in Malta. This action follows Italy’s intensifying efforts to counter organized crime infiltration in the online gaming and betting sectors, curbing corruption and money laundering operations. The […]
Industry
February 1, 2024
Alleged Chinese Mafia Leaders Extradited from Myanmar
In November, rebels in Myanmar fighting against the country’s dictatorial leadership attacked and took over a border town near China, Laukkaing. The occupation of the lawless Shan State town resulted in operations against scam centers and casinos in the area. As a result of the attack, local Chinese mafia members, who used to run the […]
