Hong Kong Cracks Down on Football Betting Syndicate

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 19 people, including football players and coaches, following a joint anti-corruption and law enforcement operation targeting an alleged match-fixing and illegal betting network linked to the local football community. The operation, codenamed “Double-edged,” was carried out on June 23 by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Hong Kong Police Force. Investigators said the group is suspected of running an illegal bookmaking operation covering both local and overseas football matches, including games connected to […] The post Hong Kong Cracks Down on Football Betting Syndicate appeared first on World Casino News.

Jun 29, 2026 - 08:35
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Football Betting Syndicate

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 19 people, including football players and coaches, following a joint anti-corruption and law enforcement operation targeting an alleged match-fixing and illegal betting network linked to the local football community. The operation, codenamed “Double-edged,” was carried out on June 23 by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Hong Kong Police Force. Investigators said the group is suspected of running an illegal bookmaking operation covering both local and overseas football matches, including games connected to […]

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