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Pakastani national alleged to be ringleader in $22 million illegal game room, money laundering scheme in Houston

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Investigators have announced charges stemming from a large criminal enterprise operating multiple illegal game rooms across Houston.

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61-Year-Old Man Among 45 Arrested in Houston’s Multi-Million-Dollar Illegal Gambling Bust - Miamistandard News

Houston, TX – A large-scale federal operation has dismantled an illegal gambling ring in the Houston area, resulting in the arrests of 45 individuals, including the alleged mastermind, 61-year-old Nizar Ali. Authorities say the scheme, which generated over $22 million, operated through a network of illegal game rooms across the city. According to U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei, more than 720 law enforcement officers from 20 federal and local agen…

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Houston Public Media

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16 arrested, charged in law enforcement operation targeting illegal Houston-area game rooms

Officials said it was one of the largest law enforcement operations conducted in Texas history.

9 hours ago·Houston, United States

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The Center Square

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Multimillion dollar illegal gaming, money laundering scheme busted

(The Center Square) – Sixteen people have been charged in a sweeping Houston-based multi-million-dollar illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy after an investigation was launched by “one of the largest ever law enforcement operations in the Southern District of Texas,”…

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abc 13 Houston

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14 charged in $22 million illegal game room enterprise bust in Houston

The U.S. Attorney's Office said 14 people were charged in a $22 million illegal enterprise bust at 45 locations throughout Houston, including 30 illegal game rooms.

24 hours ago·Houston, United States

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4/3/25 Illegal Electioneering at Houston ISD?

– Attorney General Alleges Houston ISD Engaged in Electioneering – DOJ Charges Canadian Man in the 2021 Texas GOP Website Hack – Texas House Committee Considers Limiting Foreign Land Ownership The post 4/3/25 Illegal Electioneering at Houston ISD? appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

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CW39 Houston

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Authorities shut down 40 illegal game rooms in Houston, seize $22 million in massive gambling bust

HOUSTON (KIAH) -- Federal and local authorities have shut down 40 illegal game rooms across Houston as part of “Operation Double Down,” a sweeping takedown on an alleged multimillion-dollar gambling and money laundering scheme. Local and federal officials seized more than $16 million in currency, bank accounts, and assets during the April 2, 2025, operation topping $22 million in value. Local authorities assist feds in suspected illegal gam…

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