DCI vows crackdown on betting advertisements, influencers

DCI has vowed to increased collaboration to crack down on illegal gambling both online and offline.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has pledged to fully enforce the government's suspension of gambling advertisements, citing growing concerns over the harmful impact of betting on vulnerable populations, particularly the youth.

In a press statement on Tuesday, the DCI condemned the surge in betting-related advertising across various media platforms, warning that such campaigns are luring financially vulnerable individuals into a cycle of reckless gambling and false hope.