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Six Korean Payment Firms Face Action Over Gambling Crimes

July 25, 2025

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South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-...

Codere Implicated in Spanish Investigation Tied to Ex-Minister Montoro

Vanja Mitic

July 22, 2025

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A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...

Over 600k Social Aid Recipients Suspected of Online Gambling in Indonesia

Vanja Mitic

July 21, 2025

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The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on online gambling, revealing that hundreds of thousands of social assistance recipients may be diverting funds to illegal betting activities. According t...

Olympic Casino Faces €8.4 Million Fine Over Embezzlement Case

Johnny K.

March 12, 2025

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Lithuania's Olympic Casino Group Baltija has been slapped with a substantial €8.4 million fine following a major investigation into its operations by the country’s Gaming Control Authority. The fine relates to ...

Former Trident Acquisitions CEO Indicted for Securities Fraud

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February 27, 2025

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Vadim Komissarov, the former CEO of Trident Acquisitions Corp. (TDAC), is facing serious federal charges, including securities fraud, obstruction of justice, and perjury. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated a sc...

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced for Stealing $17 Million from Shohei Ohtani to Fund Gambling Debts

Vanja Mitic

February 7, 2025

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Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar. T...

Bookmaker Opens Up on Gambling Scandal Involving Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter

Vanja Mitic

February 6, 2025

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Mathew Bowyer, a former bookmaker, has publicly shared his role in a high-profile gambling scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. For the first time, Bowyer ad...

High-Stakes Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion and Gambling Debt Charges

Vanja Mitic

January 22, 2025

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Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his ex...

KPMG Under Scrutiny for 2022 Entain Audit Amid Growing Regulatory Issues

Vanja Mitic

January 21, 2025

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The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the auditing practices of KPMG, the Big Four accounting firm, with regard to its audit of Entain plc's financial statements for the ...

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

Vanja Mitic

January 17, 2025

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Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

Vanja Mitic

January 17, 2025

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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Macau’s Suspicious Transaction Reports Surge to Record High in 2024

Vanja Mitic

January 16, 2025

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Macau's Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) has reported a significant spike in the number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) filed in 2024, with the total reaching a new record of 5,245. This marks a 13....

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

Vanja Mitic

January 8, 2025

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The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...

Turkey Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with Influencer Arrests and Nationwide Raids

Vanja Mitic

December 30, 2024

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Turkey's determined efforts to combat illegal betting and financial crimes have led to the detention of dozens of individuals, including prominent social media influencers. Coordinated nationwide operations unv...

DraftKings Sued Over Account Closures and Withheld Funds

Vanja Mitic

December 25, 2024

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DraftKings Inc., a major player in online sports betting, is under fire following the filing of a class action lawsuit on December 23, 2024. The suit, brought by Texas resident Eric Avila, accuses the company o...

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Six Korean Payment Firms Face Action Over Gambling Crimes

Codere Implicated in Spanish Investigation Tied to Ex-Minister Montoro

Olympic Casino Faces €8.4 Million Fine Over Embezzlement Case

Former Trident Acquisitions CEO Indicted for Securities Fraud

Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced for Stealing $17 Million from Shohei Ohtani to Fund Gambling Debts

Bookmaker Opens Up on Gambling Scandal Involving Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter

High-Stakes Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion and Gambling Debt Charges

KPMG Under Scrutiny for 2022 Entain Audit Amid Growing Regulatory Issues

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

Macau’s Suspicious Transaction Reports Surge to Record High in 2024

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

DraftKings Sued Over Account Closures and Withheld Funds

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