Criminal Security Sector Seizes Lottery-Style Gambling Network in Farwaniya

The Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, arrested 13 individuals of Asian nationalities in a case involving lottery-style gambling in the Farwaniya area, as part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to combat negative phenomena.

Investigations revealed that members of the network had rented two rooms in one of the complexes to conduct the gambling activities. Ongoing surveillance led to the arrest of those participating in and managing the operation.

Seized items included gambling tools, papers, and cash amounts used in the activity, as well as a quantity of prohibited “tobacco” material that was hidden and intended for sale.

The suspects and seized items were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against them.