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| | | April 25 - In the latest crackdown on online gambling in the United States, it
has been reported that four agents have been arrested in Los Angeles and Las
Vegas in a widespread bust in connection with money laundering, conspiracy and illegal bookmaking.
According to the office of the Maricopa County Sheriff, the four arrests are the initial
result of over 40 warrants issued for people breaking the law in connection with illicit
online gambling activities throughout the US states of California, Nevada and
Arizona.
One suspect, known in online gambling circles as 'Brandt', has allegedly
been connected to a multitude of online bookmakers and as such US authorities
undertook a comprehensive search and seizure of his house, seizing Brand's home
computer and records.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department is expecting to seize in excess of $145
million in cash and assets during the bust that have been generated by organized crime syndicates involved in
illegal national and international online gambling operations.
Said Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, 'After a lengthy undercover operation, we expect to
arrest dozens of people involved with illegal bookmaking, money laundering and a
host of online gambling related offences.'
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