Eswatini Arrests Over 80 Foreign Nationals in Major Illegal Gambling Crackdown 2. EXCERPT
Authorities in Eswatini have arrested more than 80 foreign nationals in a large-scale operation targeting illegal online gambling networks, highlighting growing enforcement efforts across Africa to combat unlicensed digital betting activity.
Large-Scale Enforcement OperationAuthorities in Eswatini have carried out a significant crackdown on illegal online gambling operations, resulting in the arrest of more than 80 foreign nationals. The coordinated operation targeted individuals believed to be involved in running or facilitating unlicensed digital betting activities within the country.Law enforcement agencies reportedly acted on intelligence suggesting the presence of organized networks operating illegal gambling platforms, many of which were linked to cross-border activity. The arrests form part of a broader effort to disrupt these networks and reassert control over the country’s gambling environment.Focus on Cross-Border Gambling NetworksThe case highlights the increasingly international nature of illegal gambling operations, where platforms often operate across multiple jurisdictions while targeting local players. Authorities in Eswatini have emphasized the role of foreign nationals in establishing and maintaining thes
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