What was the total amount of money Ng collected from punters?

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Ng Collected S$1,550 from Illegal Bookmaking Operations

Ng Sea Beng collected a total of S$1,550 in wagers from at least three punters over a two-hour period. This illegal bookmaking activity took place at Block 967B, Jurong West Street 93, and involved taking bets on Hong Kong horse races. Upon his arrest, Ng was found in possession of more than S$4,000 in cash, which included his S$2,500 operating capital, along with a pen and a betting slip.
Operation Details and Arrest

The 69-year-old Ng established his illegal bookmaking setup at the Jurong West housing block, anticipating that residents familiar with him would frequent the area. He arrived at the location with S$2,500 intended as operating capital and proceeded to solicit bets on Hong Kong races. Within approximately two hours, he successfully collected S$1,550 in wagers from a minimum of three individuals for five different races. Police officers on patrol apprehended Ng and three other individuals who were present, seizing all cash and related paraphernalia.
Sentencing and Legal Framework

Ng Sea Beng was subsequently sentenced to four weeks in jail for his involvement in the illegal betting operation. The court noted that while the operation was not sophisticated or syndicated, it was conducted openly in a public space. The prosecution had recommended a jail term of between four and eight weeks. The offence falls under Singapore's Gambling Control Act, which stipulates a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to S$200,000, or a combination of both.
Scale of the Operation

Despite the legal ramifications, the judge acknowledged the relatively small scale of Ng's operation when imposing the four-week sentence. The activity involved soliciting bets on horse races, a common form of gambling. Ng himself informed the court, via a Hokkien interpreter, about his difficulties with "leg issues" which affected his mobility.

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