Police seize nine computers in Paphos online gambling raid
Police seized nine computer towers during a raid on a Paphos establishment and arrested two people over outstanding warrants relating to unpaid fines.
Paphos, Cyprus. Police seized nine computer towers suspected of being used for online casino gambling during a raid on an establishment on Wednesday.
Search under court warrant
Officers searched the premises, owned by a 35-year-old man, under a court warrant as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal online gambling.
Police said the nine computer towers were believed to have been used to provide casino games. Other equipment and items were also seized.
The computers were taken for forensic examination, while the owner was summoned to a police station for further questioning.
Two arrested over unpaid fines
Two other people found inside the establishment were arrested after officers discovered outstanding court warrants against them relating to unpaid fines.
They were taken to Paphos central police station, where they settled the outstanding matters and were subsequently released.
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