Police inundated with complaints about Manx online betting

Monday, 4 April 2016 00:00

Police have received a substantial number of complaints about Manx-registered online betting companies.

The objections come from residents here, and in the UK, concerning incidents that took place over the weekend.

Officers are asking people to report any suspicious activity to UK national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre Action Fraud.

The organisation will then liaise with the Isle of Man Constabulary.

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