Kinmen Continues to Uncover Fake Board Game Cafes as Real Gambling Dens, Police: Continued Strong Crackdowns
Kinmen police recently uncovered two cases where establishments disguised as board game cafes were operating as gambling dens. The Kinmen County Police Chief stated that the police will maintain a zero-tolerance stance and continue strong crackdowns on related illegal businesses in the area.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Wu Wen-rong, Kinmen, 24th) Kinmen police recently uncovered two cases of fake board game cafes operating as real gambling dens. Kinmen County Police Chief Huang Ren-tsung today stated that the police will maintain a zero-tolerance attitude and continue strong crackdowns on related illegal businesses within their jurisdiction.
The Kinmen County Police Bureau held a press conference today to explain the details of the two cases of fake board game cafes operating as real gambling dens uncovered in Kinmen County. Huang Ren-tsung, Criminal Investigation Division Chief Bai Sheng-hsiung, and Jincheng Precinct Chief Chou Hung-lin attended.
Huang Ren-tsung stated that recently, some illegal operators in Kinmen have applied for business items such as recreational activity venues, competitive and recreational sports venues, operating board game clubs or chess and card rooms, but in reality, they may be engaging in gambling activities. Since last year, there were a total of 14 board game clubs and chess and card rooms in Kinmen. As a result of police criminal investigations and third-party police cooperation with various competent authorities of the county government, only 7 remain currently.
Huang Ren-tsung said that from the 16th until today, a 9-day anti-gambling special project was also carried out. In addition to 7 cases violating administrative regulations, 2 locations were found to be engaging in gambling activities, and the suspects and all gambling tools were seized. "Our police will maintain a zero-tolerance attitude and continue strong crackdowns on related illegal businesses within our jurisdiction."
According to news released by the Kinmen County Police Bureau, under the command of the Kinmen District Prosecutor's Office, two fake board game cafes operating as real gambling dens in the Kinmen area were uncovered on the 22nd and 23rd. Over NT$700,000 in cash, over 2,500 decks of playing cards, several automatic mahjong tables, and other evidence were seized. Over 30 people, including gambling den operators, gamblers, and dealers, were also arrested.
When asked about the investigation process by the media, Bai Sheng-hsiung stated that after thorough prior evidence collection and identifying the gamblers, the gamblers were simultaneously arrested. In practice, the gambling dens operated through chips, and gamblers would then exchange the chips for cash at another location. The police also seized the cash exchange location. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150424
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The Kinmen County Police Bureau held a press conference today to explain the details of the two cases of fake board game cafes operating as real gambling dens uncovered in Kinmen County. Huang Ren-tsung, Criminal Investigation Division Chief Bai Sheng-hsiung, and Jincheng Precinct Chief Chou Hung-lin attended.
Huang Ren-tsung stated that recently, some illegal operators in Kinmen have applied for business items such as recreational activity venues, competitive and recreational sports venues, operating board game clubs or chess and card rooms, but in reality, they may be engaging in gambling activities. Since last year, there were a total of 14 board game clubs and chess and card rooms in Kinmen. As a result of police criminal investigations and third-party police cooperation with various competent authorities of the county government, only 7 remain currently.
Huang Ren-tsung said that from the 16th until today, a 9-day anti-gambling special project was also carried out. In addition to 7 cases violating administrative regulations, 2 locations were found to be engaging in gambling activities, and the suspects and all gambling tools were seized. "Our police will maintain a zero-tolerance attitude and continue strong crackdowns on related illegal businesses within our jurisdiction."
According to news released by the Kinmen County Police Bureau, under the command of the Kinmen District Prosecutor's Office, two fake board game cafes operating as real gambling dens in the Kinmen area were uncovered on the 22nd and 23rd. Over NT$700,000 in cash, over 2,500 decks of playing cards, several automatic mahjong tables, and other evidence were seized. Over 30 people, including gambling den operators, gamblers, and dealers, were also arrested.
When asked about the investigation process by the media, Bai Sheng-hsiung stated that after thorough prior evidence collection and identifying the gamblers, the gamblers were simultaneously arrested. In practice, the gambling dens operated through chips, and gamblers would then exchange the chips for cash at another location. The police also seized the cash exchange location. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150424
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