Bookie nabbed in Tawau online gambling bust
The suspect in his 30s was arrested near the Tanah Merah area along Jalan Apas, following complaints filed via the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) mobile application, Tawau police said in a statement.
Also seized were some cash and a mobile phone, among other things.
This case will be investigated under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
According to the statement, cooperation from the public to fight crime is very much needed.
Gambling could result in financial crisis, breaking of a family institution, and an increase in other crimes such as cheating and violence, it added.
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