Man and woman arrested in Craigavon and Belfast by PSNI amid probe into illegal online gaming have been released
Two people arrested in Craigavon and Belfast by PSNI officers investigating illegal online gaming have been released.
A 43-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman were arrested earlier today (Wednesday, December 17) on suspicion of a number of offences including organising or managing prohibited gaming and being concerned in an arrangement regarding criminal property.
Both have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
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Speaking earlier on Wenesday, Detective Inspector Peter MacCionaoith, of the PSNI Economic Crime Unit, said: “Today’s searches and arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into illegal online gaming. It may appear that this type of criminality is a victimless crime, but I would like to remind people that it is not.
“In Northern Ireland organising prohibited gaming is an illegal offence under the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 and anyone involved will be detected, investigated and ultimately prosecuted.”