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Federal authorities arrest online gambling site associates.
In another US federal investigation this week federal officials from the IRS and the US Attorney's office detained eight individuals on allegations of conducting an illegal gambling business, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250 000 fine, and conspiracy to launder money, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence and a $500 000 fine.
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Those arrested were: Ray Vargas of Fremont; Jenaro R. Mejias, also known as Bob Mejias, of Carson City, Nev.; Tony Ferretti and Dallas Affolter, both of Pacifica; Houshand "Hoosh" Pourmohamad of Richmond; Ed Attanasio of San Francisco; David Volkman of Belmont; and Norm Foisy of Lafayette.
U.S. Attorney Kevin Ryan said the charges accuse the defendants of acting as "agents" for Bet The Duck.com, an online gambling site based in Costa Rica. He said the charges will claim that the men collected cash or cheque wagers from players in the United States, then gave the money to "runners" who delivered the funds to the gambling business.
The agents received a commission based on the percentage of the players' losses, he claimed.
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