South Korea: Special counsel seizes ex-Police Chief’s PC in cover-up probe
Investigation focuses on alleged suppression of Unification Church gambling case and political leak claims.
Investigation focuses on alleged suppression of Unification Church gambling case and political leak claims.
Authorities estimate that the network may have laundered around €124m in cryptocurrency equivalent, concealing the origin of the funds through international payment structures.
Court links diverted funds to online gambling and luxury asset purchases.
The ruling overturns a High Court decision that had found the operator’s direct marketing unlawful and sends the case back for a fresh hearing.
The deal will solidify Hacksaw Gaming’s footprint in both Europe and Latin America.
Raids across 41 provinces led to the seizure of bank and crypto accounts, vehicles and land as authorities targeted financial flows tied to unlicensed gambling activity.
The penalty follows an investigation into a customer who lost substantial sums across several operators, with the regulator citing gaps in anti-money laundering controls and suspicious transaction reporting.
Updated analysis to February 2026 suggests no sustained rise in engagement with illegal gambling websites, even after revised assumptions around VPN use.
Several club executives argue that the sponsorship and advertising restrictions place Serie A at a competitive disadvantage compared to other European leagues, where such practices are common.
Proposal to create a national support program for gambling addiction could bypass committees and move straight to plenary vote.