Interpol Coordinates Strikes Against Illegal Asian Soccer Gambling Networks

"During May 1and June 30, 2008, Interpol coordinated a law enforcement operation against illegal soccer gambling across Asia, resulting in more than 1,300 arrests and the seizure of over $16 million. During the operation, law enforcement officials in Asia identified and raided 1,088 illegal gambling dens, many of which were operated and/or controlled by organized gangs. The dens are estimated to have handled approximately one and a half billion U.S. dollars? worth of bets. Termed Operation SOGA II - short for soccer gambling, the operation was the second action of its type on the region and was time to coincide with the Euro 2008 soccer championships and the final matches of major soccer leagues around the world...[more]"