South Korea: Two illegal gambling network operators extradited from UAE
Two suspects running large-scale illegal gambling networks were extradited from the UAE to South Korea.Summary
Two individuals accused of operating massive illegal online gambling networks have been extradited from the United Arab Emirates to South Korea following a joint international operation. One suspect allegedly operated a Southeast Asian gambling site worth 4.8 trillion won, evading arrest for 12 years across multiple countries while laundering criminal proceeds and evading 66 billion won in taxes. This individual is also linked to drug and prostitution-related offenses.
The second suspect is accused of running a 500 billion-won gambling operation that specifically recruited middle and high school students. The suspects were apprehended in the UAE and repatriated via Incheon International Airport. Authorities emphasized that the extradition was achieved through extensive international cooperation and intelligence sharing, despite logistical challenges caused by conflicts in the Middle East.
(Source：Lokmat Times)