The Straits Times writes..
I was rather shocked to read a report of how a syndicate collected $100 million in revenue over five years through illegal 4D and Toto bets (Leader of crime group that took $98m in online bets pleads guilty, Dec 9).
Rather audaciously, it had a number of runners and agents working under it who were encouraged to recruit more members to mitigate any losses.
Thankfully, the police arrested the three key members.
I wonder how, with advanced technology to fight crime, such a syndicate could have stayed active for such a long time.
A guilty plea should not lead to a less severe punishment for hardcore criminals. In my opinion, they should face the full force of the law.
I congratulate the Singapore Police Force for thwarting the work of these money-minded criminals.
Read more at https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-gambling-syndicate-criminals-should-face-full-force-of-the-law
