Updated: 08/02/2013 19:18 | By Channel NewsAsia
Ten people arrested for operating and gaming in illegal gambling den
SINGAPORE: Ten men, aged between 24 and 53 years old, have been arrested for operating and gaming in an illegal gambling den.
The den is located at a two-storey shop house unit in Geylang. Police said one of the units masqueraded as an association.
A 52-year-old suspect had rented the units for the purpose of gambling. The remaining suspects are believed to be patrons.
Police seized thirteen modified computers, fourteen jackpot machines, three mahjong tables and S$289 in cash.
The 52-year-old suspect and three other suspects will be charged in court on Monday, August 5. Investigations against the remaining suspects are ongoing.
If found guilty of managing a place to be used as a common gaming house, the suspect faces a fine of between S$5,000 and S$50,000 and a jail term of up to three years.
Those found guilty of gaming in a common gaming house face a fine of up to S$5,000 or a jail term of up to six months or both. - CNA/ac
