(Saratok, 27th) A car wash worker at Saratok Market was arrested by police for allegedly reselling illegal 4D lottery numbers during his part-time job, only a week after starting this "side business."
The 34-year-old man from Sri Aman was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Team at around 2:57pm yesterday afternoon during a police operation targeting illegal lottery activities, known as "Ops Dadu".
Saratok Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Mathew Manggie stated that the suspect admitted to acting as an illegal public lottery agent, seeking customers in the busy market area.
Police also seized a piece of paper with lottery numbers, an undisclosed amount of cash, and a pen from the suspect.
He said the suspect worked as a car wash worker at the market and allegedly resold illegal lottery numbers to earn extra income.
"He had been involved in this activity for about one week. When police initiated the operation, he was alone inside the market building and was immediately arrested."
Initial urine tests showed that the suspect had no reaction to drugs.
A police background check found the suspect had seven previous criminal records, including theft, robbery, housebreaking, and drug-related offences.
Mathew stated that this case is currently being investigated under Section 4A(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
If convicted, the suspect could face a maximum fine of RM200,000 and up to five years in prison.
Saratok Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Mathew Manggie stated that the suspect admitted to acting as an illegal public lottery agent, seeking customers in the busy market area.
Police also seized a piece of paper with lottery numbers, an undisclosed amount of cash, and a pen from the suspect.
He said the suspect worked as a car wash worker at the market and allegedly resold illegal lottery numbers to earn extra income.
"He had been involved in this activity for about one week. When police initiated the operation, he was alone inside the market building and was immediately arrested."
Initial urine tests showed that the suspect had no reaction to drugs.
A police background check found the suspect had seven previous criminal records, including theft, robbery, housebreaking, and drug-related offences.
Mathew stated that this case is currently being investigated under Section 4A(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
If convicted, the suspect could face a maximum fine of RM200,000 and up to five years in prison.