▲ This graphic image shows an illustration of illegal sports betting. (Yonhap)

CHEONGJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have referred more than 100 people to prosecutors over their alleged involvement in a Vietnam-based illegal gambling site that dealt 63 billion won (US$45.6 million) in bets.

The Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency said it sent 13 site operators, including a 30-something ringleader, and 105 website members to the prosecution without physical detention on gambling-related charges.

The gambling ring allegedly set up an office in Vietnam in April 2024 and operated the platform that offered illegal sports betting and other gambling services for about 10 months.

The website attracted 3,553 members in total, with police identifying 105 heavy bettors before sending them to the prosecution.

The police said they plan to investigate the case further, noting that another ringleader of the operation remains at large.

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