Elderly trio allegedly drugged golfer to win $52k in bets
Suspects allegedly spent months losing deliberately to build trust before the drugging, police say.
The hit
Three South Korean gamblers in their 60s & 70s allegedly spiked a golf opponent’s coffee with sleeping pills to sabotage his play, then collected 75 million won (about $52,000) after he lost, Seoul’s Namdaemun Police Station said Sunday. The group reportedly spent months losing deliberately to earn his trust before the July 30 match.
Why it matters
The case shows how betting fraud can escalate from simple hustling into drugging & fraud allegations. For bettors, informal, unregulated side wagers carry risks regulated markets do not. Police say the suspects divided roles, from recruiting the victim to laundering the payout, treating the scam as an operation rather than a one-off con.
The record
| Amount allegedly stolen | 75 million won (~$52,000), according to police |
|---|---|
| Match date | July 30, Gyeonggi Province golf course |
| Referred to prosecutors | Oct 30, by Namdaemun Police Station |
| Custody status | One suspect in his 60s held; two others referred without detention |
| Drug detected | Psychotropic substance found in victim’s urine & hair, per investigators |
What happens next
The case moves to prosecutors, with suspected offences covering fraud & violations of South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act.
Sources: Elderly Golf-Betting Gang Accused of Drugging Opponent to Steal $52K
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