Jeju Illegal Gambling Ring Busted

Police in Jeju have dismantled a large-scale illegal gambling operation, arresting numerous participants. The operation was run by organized crime and extended to providing high-interest loans, targeting students.

Authorities believe the ringleader is currently located in southeast Asia. The police raided a villa, discovering a room equipped with multiple computers running illegal casino games, such as baccarat.

The gambling house operated for nine months, beginning in October of the previous year. Investigators found evidence that the operation offered private loans to students attending nearby high schools, charging exorbitant annual interest rates of 650%, leading them into gambling debt.

An intensive police crackdown resulted in the closure of eight illegal gambling halls across Jeju. The investigation is ongoing.