The Ministry of Interior’s (MoI) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a number of people from a private residence for engaging in online gambling activities.
After receiving permission from the Public Prosecution, CID officials raided the house, leading to the arrest of 50 Asian nationals, said MoI in a statement.
The Criminal Investigation Department arrested 50 individuals of Asian descent for engaging in online gambling at a residence. With the necessary permission from the Public Prosecution, the house was raided, and the suspects were captured. Upon searching the premises, a… pic.twitter.com/C58LodsoH6
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) December 7, 2023
The search found the accused betting on fowl fights, which were being beamed on television.
Vast sums of money from gambling as well as alcoholic beverages were recovered from the house.
The accused and the seized items were then referred to competent authorities and will be presented to the Public Prosecution for legal action.
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