Macau authorities intensify fight against illegal gambling network

Authorities in Macau stressed that these black marketplace operations pose a severe danger to the place's gaming sector and often coexist with other illicit activities like human trafficking and cash laundering. Police are actively pursuing other members of the gambling ring and monitoring down illegal financial flows with the intention to carry the complete operation to an give up, while the Public Prosecutor's Office handles this main latest case.

Macau has seen an increase in gambling-related crime regardless of the best efforts of the government.

 

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Illegal gambling undermines the regulated casino industry, depriving the government of tax revenue and potentially leading to increased crime and social problems like money laundering and problem gambling. A crackdown can help ensure a fairer and more transparent gaming environment, protecting both players and the integrity of the industry. It also sends a strong message that illegal activities won't be tolerated, which can deter future involvement in such networks.