Chinese Online Gambling Busts Continue

Published: Saturday, May 06, 2006 Online-Casinos.com

CHINESE ONLINE GAMBLING BUSTS CONTINUE

Over 350 online gambling cases prosecuted in 2006

Xinhua reports that Chinese police have prosecuted more than 350 online gambling cases and detained over 700 suspects so far this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

A ministry official said online pornography and gambling, the spread of computer viruses and hackers have become serious problems, that hinder the establishment of a healthy Internet environment.

The spokesman said that the pressure on this sort of questionable activity would continue, adding that the ministry and public security organs in some major cities have set up web sites allowing netizens to report online crimes.

The Ministry will also work together with other relevant departments to spread Internet-related legal knowledge to citizens, to enhance their awareness and establish a healthy, orderly and harmonious Internet environment.