China intensifies legal actions against cross-border gambling

The directive particularly targets violent crimes linked to gambling, including cases of intentional killings.

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Key points:

- China's Supreme Court mandates strict penalties for cross-border gambling organisers, emphasising violent crime prevention

- A significant case involved a 300m yuan ($41m) gambling operation in Macao, resulting in multiple prison sentences

China's Supreme People's Court has issued nationwide directives reinforcing severe penalties for cross-border gambling organisers, with particular emphasis on related violent crimes.

This move comes as part of a broader regional initiative that includes enhanced cooperation with ASEAN nations to combat illegal gambling operations.

The court recently disclosed six representative cases to demonstrate its hardline approach. In one notable instance, a gambling syndicate leader surnamed Wu received a six-year prison sentence for operating gambling activities in Macao, which generated illicit profits exceeding 300m yuan ($41m).

Other syndicate members received sentences ranging from 30 to 36 months.

Courts have been instructed to focus particularly on gambling operations disguised as tourism ventures and to disrupt their financial networks.

The Supreme Court also called for public awareness of the serious consequences of gambling, offering the case of Tanga, a gambler from the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, who resorted to murder after accruing significant gambling debts.

Tang was sentenced to death for the premeditated killing of another individual and was subsequently executed.

This domestic crackdown aligns with China's broader regional strategy, as evidenced by recent discussions between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and ASEAN ambassadors.

The ASEAN partnership aims to address multiple criminal activities associated with illegal gambling, including fraud, money laundering, and extortion.

New penalties can reach up to RMB800,000 ($109,000) in fines, with life imprisonment possible in extreme cases.

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