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Hong Kong Police Launch Operation “Gobi and Wind Shield” to Combat Illegal Gambling and Virtual Asset Betting During World Cup

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June 8, per a report from *Sing Tao Daily*, the quadrennial World Cup kicks off on June 11. The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) anticipates a surge in illegal gambling activities during the tournament. To counter this, the force has launched Operation "Gobi and Wind Shield" to crack down on illegal online gambling, while ramping up public education and awareness efforts—particularly targeting young people. The HKPF noted that in recent years, illegal gambling has grown increasingly digitalized in its promotion, communication, and betting methods. Some operators even use virtual currencies for betting transactions to evade law enforcement detection. Even so, the police still have the capability to trace participants and urge the public to refrain from engaging in online gambling. During the 2024 UEFA European Championship, the HKPF arrested 735 individuals via Operation "Gobi and Wind Shield". For the 2022 World Cup, that number was 1,104. Last year alone, the force uncovered 374 major gambling-related crimes, arrested 4,482 people, seized HK$3.08 million in criminal proceeds, and confiscated betting records totaling HK$11 billion.
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