LONDON, UK – The UK gambling scene was rocked this week after 27-year-old Tapiwa Dube, a Zimbabwean national, was arrested for allegedly running a large-scale illegal gambling operation targeting residents across London and beyond.
Police say Tapiwa’s ring took in over £500,000 in illegal bets through a network of fake IDs and encrypted communication apps, evading government regulations and taxes. The operation reportedly involved high stakes and even money laundering schemes, according to sources close to the investigation.
Neighbours described Tapiwa as “quiet but ambitious,” with no hint she was behind such a lucrative underground business. Authorities have pledged to crack down harder on illegal gambling, warning the public to stay clear of unlicensed betting operations.
This arrest has sparked heated debates online about whether illegal gambling should be punished more severely or if support programs for addicts are more effective.
