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Hong Kong police have arrested local performer Erena So on suspicion of promoting an illegal online gambling platform.
Detectives from the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit detained the 29-year‑old in Sham Shui Po on 25th June on suspicion of “promoting or facilitating the acceptance of bets.”
The specific site is believed to be based out of Malaysia and is illegal in Hong Kong.
So was released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report to police in late July.
The arrest comes as Hong Kong police ramp up cross-departmental operations targeting illegal gambling syndicates, especially during this year's FIFA World Cup.
The Hong Kong actress and adult film performer (pictured above) is best known for becoming the first Hong Kong-born performer to make her debut in Japan's commercial adult video (AV) industry in 2023, a move that generated widespread media attention across Hong Kong and Asia.
She is perhaps best known for appearing in the Hong Kong comedy/drama P.T.G.F (2021) in which she played the character Wen Wen (雯雯). This is generally considered her best-known mainstream acting role. She's also appeared in Due West 2: Our Sex Vacation.
Police have discovered the trend of illegal betting websites hiring local personalities as brand ambassadors to attract gamblers, which they often do.
This is a developing story. Keep monitoring at Gambling911.com.
- Jordan Bach, Gambling911.com
