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Victim of crime

If money has been stolen from you or your company and has then been spent on gambling, it is a criminal matter and you should contact the police.

When money is stolen and used for gambling

You can contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies, or by calling 101 for non-emergencies. You can can find out more about contacting the police on GOV.UK (opens in new tab).

Calls to 999 and 101 numbers are free.

You may also wish to seek legal advice. You can find out more about finding free or affordable legal help on the Citizens Advice website (opens in new tab).

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Last updated: 15 June 2021

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