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China’s Supreme Court has mandated courts nationwide to continue imposing severe penalties on individuals involved in cross-border gambling crimes, with a special emphasis on organizers, ringleaders, and repeat offenders. This directive is part of a broader effort to prevent financial risks and protect economic security.
The Supreme Court underscored the increasing problem of overseas casinos and online gambling groups targeting Chinese citizens. These activities can cause substantial outflows of domestic funds and are often linked to other crimes such as kidnapping, illegal detention, fraud, extortion, and money laundering.
In a statement released on Monday, the Supreme Court instructed courts across the country to remain vigilant in identifying gambling activities while handling other cases, with the aim of eradicating all criminal activities related to gambling.
The court also highlighted the case of Alvin Chau and the Suncity Group as a "typical case of cross-border gambling," noting that it resulted in significant capital outflows from China and caused considerable societal harm.
The Supreme Court detailed that Chau operated VIP rooms in multiple Macau casinos and, since 2015, had established several online gambling platforms in the Philippines and other locations. He also recruited stakeholders as agents, who eventually became key figures in the organization.
Alvin Chau, known as the Macau junket king, was arrested in 2021 and has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for over 100 charges, including organized crime and illegal gaming.
By fLEXI tEAM
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