Tag: FIFA World Cup

World Cup 2026: PDRM launches Ops Soga XI to curb illegal gambling, betting during

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 10 -- The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has launched Ops Soga XI nationwide to combat illegal gambling activities which are expected to increase in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will take place tomorrow until July 19. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar said the integrated operation involved all state contingents.    "This operation focuses on monitoring and taking action against online gambling and betting syndicates, as well as platforms or websites that carry out online gambling and betting activities and promotions through social media accounts." "This operation also focuses on physical gambling and betting activities involving illegal gambling and betting premises, individuals who bet, betting agents and premises or individuals who promote physical gambling and betting," he said in a statement here today. Kumar said the operation was also joined by various enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the Communications and Multimedia Commission and Bank Negara, to identify and block platforms, websites and transactions used by illegal gambling and betting syndicates. He advised the public not to be involved in any form of illegal gambling and betting, whether as a player, bettor, agent, bookmaker or organiser. "Strict action will be taken in accordance with relevant legal provisions including the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953, the Betting Act 1953, the Penal Code and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA)," he said. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 10 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has launched Ops Soga XI nationwide to combat illegal gambling activities which are expected to increase in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will take place tomorrow until July 19. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar said the integrated operation […]

Putin will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US – Kremlin

ST PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States (US), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he might invite Putin to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. "Putin is not going away," Peskov said. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in three countries, namely the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. -- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI

ST PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States (US), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he might invite Putin to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. “Putin is not going away,” Peskov said. The 2026 FIFA […]