BAU: Police here arrested a young woman for allegedly selling online gambling top-ups in Kampung Sibuluh last evening.
Bau district police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the ‘Ops Dadu Khas’ raid was carried out by the district’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) around 5.30pm at a bus stop.
“The team spotted the suspect and detained her as she was believed to be involved in online gambling top-up sales activity.
“Also seized are the suspect’s phone, a SIM card and a sum of cash,” he said via a statement.
The 18-year-old suspect who did not have any past record, was taken to the police station along with the seized items.
He pointed out that the case is being investigated under Section 4(1)(c) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which provides for a fine up to RM50,000 or a jail term up to three years, if convicted.
