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Myanmar's military has arrested three Chinese nationals accused of operating an online scam gambling scheme in Mongyai Township, Shan State, as part of an intensified national campaign against cybercrime.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed over 457,000 pieces of online gambling content and blocked 1,778 gambling websites since January 2025, reflecting strengthened enforcement against illegal gaming and digital fraud.
Indonesia has escalated its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting down approximately 32,500 bank accounts since late 2024, targeting the financial infrastructure supporting the illicit industry.
Four individuals, including two siblings, entered not guilty pleas in Sungai Petani magistrate's court after being charged with operating an unlicensed online gambling service in April.