Penang police conducted two successful raids on June 26 and June 28, 2026, targeting illegal football betting call centres operating during the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The first raid at a condominium in The Light Collection 1, Gelugor, resulted in the arrest of four individuals—one local woman and three foreign men aged 29 to 44. Police discovered the syndicate used the premises to manage customer accounts, oversee transactions, and promote betting through the website 137.com. Electronic devices including computers and mobile phones were seized.