Sorry if this has been posted, but was on the local news last night.
Sheriff Joe says that those who bet could be implicated.
For the video story:
http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=3167efae-6e35-4d61-b5de-e37fb09a51b8
36 people face indictments for Internet scam in Arizona
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</TD><TD>Reported by: Lori Jane Gliha
Email: ljgliha@abc15.com
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Thirty-six people are facing indictments for operating an illegal Internet gambling ring.
The Maricopa County Sheriff and Attorney announced Tuesday a 250 count indictment accusing thirty-six people of illegally conducting an enterprise, participating in a criminal syndicate, illegal use of wire or electronic communication in drug related transactions and other charges.
The Sheriff told the media that most of the accused still live in Arizona, although their alleged actions involve several people in several states.
Deputies told ABC15 the computer servers that operated the illegal gambling sites were located out of Costa Rica.
The indictments stem from a three-year investigation called "Operation High Stakes". Only ABC15 cameras were able to capture dozens of arrests in two different states when deputies conducted search warrants in Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada in April 2007.
At that time, the Attorney General office was helping with the investigation, but it was eventually handed over to the Maricopa County Attorney's office.
County Attorney Andrew Thomas told the media there was extensive paperwork involved in the case, and that is why it took almost an entire year to issue the indictments.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio told the media additional arrests could still come in this case. He said the people who had been betting on these illegal websites could still be implicated.
Arpaio also said the focus of the investigation was to eliminate the masterminds behind the scheme first, and then worry about the people who got wrapped up in the scheme.
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Sheriff Joe says that those who bet could be implicated.
For the video story:
http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=3167efae-6e35-4d61-b5de-e37fb09a51b8
36 people face indictments for Internet scam in Arizona
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Email: ljgliha@abc15.com
Last Update: 6:20 am </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Thirty-six people are facing indictments for operating an illegal Internet gambling ring.
The Maricopa County Sheriff and Attorney announced Tuesday a 250 count indictment accusing thirty-six people of illegally conducting an enterprise, participating in a criminal syndicate, illegal use of wire or electronic communication in drug related transactions and other charges.
The Sheriff told the media that most of the accused still live in Arizona, although their alleged actions involve several people in several states.
Deputies told ABC15 the computer servers that operated the illegal gambling sites were located out of Costa Rica.
The indictments stem from a three-year investigation called "Operation High Stakes". Only ABC15 cameras were able to capture dozens of arrests in two different states when deputies conducted search warrants in Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada in April 2007.
At that time, the Attorney General office was helping with the investigation, but it was eventually handed over to the Maricopa County Attorney's office.
County Attorney Andrew Thomas told the media there was extensive paperwork involved in the case, and that is why it took almost an entire year to issue the indictments.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio told the media additional arrests could still come in this case. He said the people who had been betting on these illegal websites could still be implicated.
Arpaio also said the focus of the investigation was to eliminate the masterminds behind the scheme first, and then worry about the people who got wrapped up in the scheme.
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