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South Korean authorities have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network that operated illegal gambling platforms funded by distributing child sexual abuse material, generating approximately 47.6 billion won in illegal profits over five years.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed over 457,000 pieces of online gambling content since January 2025, responding to proactive monitoring by the MCMC and enforcement requests. The effort reflects strengthened government coordination against digital vices.
Four individuals, two of whom are brothers, have pleaded not guilty in Sungai Petani magistrate's court to charges of operating an online gambling centre in April.