If you’ve watched the God of Gamblers series, you may have noticed how illegal gambling groups always manage to escape police raids unscathed, by way of sheer slapstick or pure plot armour, or even both.
But here’s the thing. The God of Gamblers series, though legendary and an undeniable classic, is not an accurate representation of real life.
And you do not have to look further than the following piece to see why.
6 Men to be Charged for Being Part of an Organised Criminal Group Which Was Involved in Gambling Activities
According to CNA, six men are set to be charged for their participation in an Organised Criminal Group (OCG).
The trial will be taking place today (10 Mar).
According to a news release by the police, the men were part of an OCG which “extensively engaged in gambling activities”.
On 26 October 2018, they were apprehended in a police operation, alongside 60 others.
Of the six accused, five were charged on 5 October 2018 for crimes under the Common Gaming Houses Act (CGHA). On 9 March 2021, the same five individuals faced charges for violations of the Organised Crime Act (OCA) and the Societies Act, as well as additional offences under the CGHA.
Amongst the five, two will also face charges under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act.
Meanwhile, the sixth individual will be trialed for crimes under the OCA as well as CGHA.
Third Time’s The Charm…?
Since the implementation of the OCA on 1 June 2016, three OCGs have been pinpointed for prosecution for crimes of varying degrees.
The aforementioned individuals are believed to be part of the third and latest group to be penalised.
According to CNA, the OCA dictates that it is a crime to be part of an OCG.
Those convicted of acting, or being part of a locally-related OCG, could face a jail term of up to five years, a fine of up to S$100,000, or both.
“It is also illegal to instruct another person to commit offences for an OCG, and the offender will face enhanced punishments prescribed for the offence instructed,” said the police.
Additionally, those convicted of participating in unlawful societies could face a jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
2018 Operation
During the police operation on 26 October 2018, a total of 10 locations were raided, with S$428,720 worth of cash, jewelry, phones and gambling paraphernalia seized in the process.
According to a news report, the operation entailed the services of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Police Intelligence Department (PID), Special Operations Command, and the Bedok, Clementi, and Tanglin police divisions.
Raided locations included Geylang, Sengkang, Bedok, and Ang Mo Kio.
“OCGs are involved in serious criminal activities and can pose a threat to Singapore’s safety and security,” said CID director Florence Chua.
“The police will remain resolute in our enforcement efforts against such groups, so as to keep Singapore safe and secure,” she said.
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