Macau Casino Boss Levo Chan Arrested in Major Gambling Crackdown

Levo Chan Weng Lin, a prominent casino boss in Macau, was arrested on Friday for illegal gambling and money laundering. The arrest was part of a broader crackdown by Macau’s authorities on gambling-related crimes. Chan, who is the CEO of Macau Legend Development, was apprehended along with another suspect, believed to be Billy Choi Wai Chan, at a hotel in the NAPE area.

During the arrest, authorities seized more than $500k in cash, as well as computers, servers, and other equipment. The confiscated items were found during a search of a workplace and residence in NAPE. Chan and Choi have been charged with criminal organization, illegal gambling including online gambling and ‘betting under the table’.

Chan's arrest is significant due to his role as the chairman of the Tak Chun Group, which organizes junkets for wealthy gamblers, many from mainland China. Additionally, Chan is the major shareholder in the group that owns three casinos in Macau – the Babylon, Landmark Macau, and Legend Palace. Despite the arrest, a statement by Macau Legend Development to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange distanced the group from Chan’s arrest, stating that the incident relates to his personal affairs and not the group’s operations.