KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — An illegal online gaming operator’s attempt to launder illicit gambling revenues from overseas worth hundreds of millions here saw his plan foiled...
Bukit Aman 's Anti- Money Laundering division chief Datuk Muhammad Hasbullah Ali said the suspect was a wanted person in his country of origin listed under Interpol’s Red Notice — Picture by Sayuti ZainudinKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — An illegal online gaming operator’s attempt to launder illicit gambling revenues from overseas worth hundreds of millions here saw his plan foiled after Bukit Aman 's Anti- Money Laundering division caught wind of his activities.
“The suspect, a non-Malaysian, possessed dual citizenships and had obtained commissions from bets placed by online gambling players totaling more than 10,000 people. Following investigations, Muhammed Hasbullah said several bank accounts belonging to the suspect including an escrow account and Central Depository System account were frozen.
“This is crucial to ensure said financial institutions are not used as tools to commit money laundering activities,” he said.
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