Israel Police Bust Massive Internet Gambling Ring

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Nov 16, 2009 10:18 | Updated Nov 16, 2009 15:22

Police bust internet gambling ring

By YAAKOV LAPPIN



Israel Police and the Tax Authority officials broke up a massive online gambling ring on Monday.

Cars seized during the anti-gambling raids

Photo: Israel Police

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The operation was handled jointly by the police's specialist Lahav 433 unit, Tax Authority investigators, state prosecutors, and the Israel Money Laundering Prohibition Authority.





Over 300 police officers and Tax Authority officials raided the homes of 37 suspects across the country. Dozens of gamblers were taken to police stations for questioning and tens of millions of shekels in assets seized.



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