690 held for gambling, betting involving World Cup matches

Police have arrested 690 individuals for alleged involvement in gambling and betting on the 2022 Qatar World Cup football matches under the nationwide Op Soga IX from Nov 19 to Dec 21.

Royal Malaysia Police secretary Noorsiah Saaduddin said all those arrested were either bookies or punters and the case is being investigated under the Betting Act 1953 and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.

She added that during the period...