Police raided an e-gaming office block in the Isle of Man on March 12 and arrested two individuals.
The two arrested individuals have now been released on bail. Police carried out the raid at the offices of Ableton Prestige Global Limited and Amiga Entertainment Limited. Located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency.
A Constabulary spokesman stated that the Isle of Man Constabulary executed a search warrant in central Douglas. The raid targeted the offices of Ableton Prestige Global Limited and Amiga Entertainment Limited. It was part of a large-scale international money laundering investigation.
The spokesman added that Isle of Man authorities continue to work together to combat crime. They respond firmly to prevent, identify, and disrupt criminal activity of this nature.
The spokesman stressed that money laundering is not a victimless crime. It can stem from serious offenses such as drug and arms trafficking, human trafficking, environmental crime, modern slavery, bribery, and corruption.
They added that Isle of Man authorities and industries must remain vigilant. All sectors must work to mitigate vulnerabilities that criminals could exploit.
They reaffirmed the Isle of Man’s commitment to disrupting illicit activity. They also emphasized protecting the island, its people, and its financial and non-financial sectors from exploitation.
The full details of why the arrest took place are still unknown. Ableton Prestige Global Limited is an independent, privately owned gaming company. It aims to deliver an immersive, innovative, and inspirational gaming experience to its players and members.
Amiga Entertainment Limited is an independent, privately owned software company. It offers bespoke gameplay supported by exceptional customer service.
The publisher states that Ableton Prestige Global Ltd surrendered its license with the Gambling Supervision Commission of the island in April of the previous year. This is after previously holding it since September 2018.
Established in 2010, the commission serves as the primary regulator for all land-based gambling operations in the Isle of Man.
