Amar Yasser Hamden, owner of Zoya Shell, tried to deceive a Florida Lottery agent by claiming a $1,000 winning ticket was only worth $5. The store has been suspended.
Cambodia is suspending online gambling activities starting in October to combat online scams, illegal gambling, and money laundering. Nearly 30,000 people have been arrested for related crimes in the past year.
Richard Vandevander, a former Assistant Fire Chief and Treasurer, is accused of embezzling $1.6 million from the Hambden Township Volunteer Fire Department to cover gambling debts. The investigation revealed a series of fraudulent transfers and forged documents.