South Korean Golf Betting Ring Accused of Drugging Player for $52K Win
Police say three elderly suspects drugged a golfer's coffee to rig bets, collecting 75 million won.
South Korean police reported Sunday (Nov. 1) that three elderly gamblers are accused of drugging a fellow golfer to influence the outcome of bets. The alleged scheme is said to have yielded 75 million won, or roughly $52,000.
The suspects, all in their 60s and 70s, are accused of putting sleeping pills into the victim's coffee before a match. The drug reportedly caused the golfer to collapse into a losing streak, allowing the group to win wagers placed against him.
According to police, the ring spent months cultivating the victim's trust by intentionally losing earlier bets. That long-term effort is believed to have made the final deception easier to carry out.
No further details were provided about the specific location or timing of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and potential charges have not yet been formally announced.
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