Bangladeshi man Kazi Delowar, 39, was fined BND1,000 by Magistrate Syarifah Nur Baqiyah binti Malai Shahran yesterday for participating in illegal gambling activities at a common gaming house.
The penalty carries a default sentence of one month of imprisonment for failure to pay.
Prosecutor Abdul Musawwir bin Haji Mahli revealed that the offence occurred on the evening of June 25 at a residence located at a house in Jalan Tutong, Kampong Kilanas.
Kazi Delowar, along with others, was apprehended during a raid conducted by authorities. The group was found engaging in a gambling activity known as katam-katam.
During the investigation, all individuals involved admitted to playing katam-katam at the location.
In his statement, Kazi Delowar acknowledged that he was aware the premises were being used as a common gaming house, organised by an unidentified Chinese individual. – Fadley Faisal
