The publication China.org reports that police in China’s central Hunan province have broken up an internet gambling ring involving over 20 million yuan in wagers (US$3.2 million), arresting seven people and searching for a further 20 individuals believed to be involved.
Over 200 officers were deployed in breaking up the ring, a police spokesman in the city of Yueyang revealed, adding that confessions had been made by those arrested so far, who are assisting police in their investigations.