GE14 betting syndicates detected nationwide - police
POKOK SENA, May 7 (Bernama) -- The police have detected several gambling syndicates allegedly involved in betting on the outcome of the 14th General Election in major states such as Johor, Penang, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said no arrests had been made so far, but special task forces set up nationwide were aggressively monitoring any gambling activities during the GE14.
"There are two to three syndicates that have been detected by the police, they are not active, but they do exist...I am giving a firm warning to the syndicates including individuals and funders found to be involved in the illegal activity."
"The police are serious about monitoring the activity, because it can adversely affect the country's democratic system," he said, adding that the perpetrators could have action taken against them in accordance with the Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2017.
Noor Rashid said this to reporters after meeting with the local community and traders at the Pokok Sena morning market during a community policing programme here today.
-- BERNAMA
