Four indicted in offshore gambling operation

OAKLAND, Calif. - Four men were indicted for allegedly running an illegal offshore gambling operation, federal authorities said. A 12-count indictment unsealed Tuesday charges two Americans and two Costa Rica residents with conspiracy and conducting an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to launder funds from the business and other federal charges.

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Wed, August 16th, 2006

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