What is the total value of cash seized from alleged online gamblers in Kuching?

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Eight individuals were arrested and RM649 in cash was seized during anti-gambling operations in Kuching.

During a series of ‘Op Dadu’ operations conducted between February 6 and 12 in Kuching, specifically within the jurisdiction of the Gita police station, eight local individuals were apprehended on suspicion of involvement in illegal online gambling. The arrested group consisted of seven men and one woman.
Cash and Devices Seized

The operations resulted in the confiscation of RM649 in cash. In addition to the money, police also seized eight mobile phones and several paper cuttings that reportedly contained numbers and passwords, believed to be related to the alleged gambling activities.
Legal Ramifications for Suspects

The eight individuals are currently being investigated under Section 4(1)(c) of the Common Gaming Houses Act (1953). If convicted under this act, the penalties include a fine ranging from RM5,000 to RM50,000, and/or a jail sentence of up to three years.
Ongoing Enforcement Against Illegal Gambling

These arrests are part of broader efforts by the police to combat illegal gambling activities. Authorities have encouraged the public to report any information concerning such activities in the Kuching district to the nearest police station.

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