China News Service, Shanghai, February 12 (Yin Liqin, Gao Jing) Taking advantage of the holiday and long holidays to travel abroad for short distances to neighboring countries is a holiday leisure method for many people. If you see or hear about low-cost or free overseas travel, you must pay attention to it. Be careful, because this could be a trap.
The police at Hongqiao Border Inspection Station are handling exit border inspection procedures for passengers. Photo courtesy of Hongqiao Border Inspection Station
On February 11, the Shanghai Border Inspection Station Hongqiao Border Inspection Station uncovered a case involving suspected participation in and leading others to cross-border gambling. On that day, when the police at the Hongqiao Border Inspection Station were conducting routine inspections at the International Terminal of Hongqiao Airport, a man acting suspiciously in the departure hall attracted the attention of the police. After observation and investigation, it was found that this man was suspected of leaving the country to engage in illegal activities. , the police then stepped forward to conduct an inquiry and inspection. After investigation, they found that the Chinese man had gone to Macau to gamble many times before. Not only that, he also introduced others to Macau to gamble and collect commissions. According to the parties involved, this trip to South Korea was under the pretext of visiting relatives to "investigate" the local gambling industry in South Korea, in an attempt to "repeat the same old tricks" in South Korea, and to recruit gamblers to obtain illegal profits under the guise of overseas low-price travel and free travel. Therefore, he took a chance and took risks during the Spring Festival. Unexpectedly, he was caught on the spot by the immigration police at the departure hall of Hongqiao International Airport.
At present, the clues of the case have been handed over to the relevant public security organs for further investigation. The Shanghai Border Inspection Agency reminds the general public that cross-border gambling is illegal, and they should be wary of so-called low-price outbound travel, free outbound travel and other traps around them. When traveling abroad, you should choose regular travel agencies and travel channels. While celebrating the festival, you should also be vigilant and beware of Financial temptations and traps will prevent the happy and peaceful Spring Festival from turning into a heart-breaking holiday. (over)