PHNOM PENH, June 26 (Bernama) -- A retired Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) officer and his son were charged by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Friday, for betting on World Cup games, Xinhua news agency reported Saturday citing a local daily.
Deputy District Police Chief Chiv Vibol said the suspects Long Sophan Dara, 57, and his teenage son 17, were arrested at a private residence during a raid on last Monday afternoon.
A search of the residence discovered some US$30 and a book of betting receipts related to World Cup matches.
Deputy prosecutor Koeu Bunnara said the bookmakers could face fines of between US$1,250 to US$5,000 and a maximum sentence of five years in prison if they are convicted.
On June 9, Prime Minister Hun Sen told Cambodians to refrain from betting on World Cup matches and instructed police to crack down on football-oriented gambling operations.
So far, there were nine Cambodians arrested for running a gambling ring.
-- BERNAMA
Deputy District Police Chief Chiv Vibol said the suspects Long Sophan Dara, 57, and his teenage son 17, were arrested at a private residence during a raid on last Monday afternoon.
A search of the residence discovered some US$30 and a book of betting receipts related to World Cup matches.
Deputy prosecutor Koeu Bunnara said the bookmakers could face fines of between US$1,250 to US$5,000 and a maximum sentence of five years in prison if they are convicted.
On June 9, Prime Minister Hun Sen told Cambodians to refrain from betting on World Cup matches and instructed police to crack down on football-oriented gambling operations.
So far, there were nine Cambodians arrested for running a gambling ring.
-- BERNAMA
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