CCPO orders busting online betting networks

LAHORE:CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana has directed acceleration of operations, including intelligence-based raids on gambling hubs. He emphasised that aggressive operations are under way to eradicate gambling dens and online betting networks.

'Those involved in illegal betting will be brought to justice,' said CCPO Kamyana. He added that modern technology should be used to curb online gambling and called for strict monitoring of social media applications promoting such illegal activities.

Meanwhile, Lahore Police have launched a crackdown on gambling dens and online betting in connection with Pakistan Super League X. According to a statement issued by the Lahore Police spokesman, 1,326 suspects have been arrested this year and 319 FIRs have been registered at various police stations across the City.

The spokesman stated that more than Rs7.248 million were recovered from the accused. Breakdown by divisions included 448 arrests in City Division, 302 in Cantonment, 186 in Civil Lines, 103 in Saddar, 155 in Iqbal Town and 132 in Model Town.