Recruiting Participants via SNS and Earning Profits Worth 2.6 Billion Won
A group operating an illegal gambling den in Cheonan was arrested in large numbers by the police. / Chungnam Police Agency
Ninety-five people, including a 40-year-old organized crime member who operated an illegal gambling establishment in Cheonan, Chungnam, have been arrested by the police.
The Chungnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 24th that four individuals, including a 40-year-old organized crime member who opened a hold'em pub gambling venue in Cheonan, were arrested on charges of violating the Tourism Promotion Act and operating a gambling establishment. Ninety-two others, including dealers and gambling participants, were also referred without detention.
According to the police investigation, they recruited participants through social media and collected profits of about 2.6 billion KRW by taking a 10-15% commission.
They showed meticulousness by registering the business under someone else's name to avoid police crackdowns and using accomplices' bank accounts for illegal currency exchanges.
Despite receiving multiple reports that "an illegal gambling establishment is being operated," the police were unable to crack down due to a lack of evidence. After four months of undercover investigation, they secured bank accounts used in the crimes and made arrests.
A police official stated, "We will strengthen crackdowns on gambling establishments that undermine the sound lives of citizens and encourage speculative behavior."
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