A massive federal operation unfolded Wednesday as over 700 law enforcement officers executed raids across 45 locations in Texas — including 30 illegal game rooms — dismantling what authorities call a sprawling underground gambling network.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that 14 individuals have been taken into custody on a range of charges, including:
Conspiracy Operating illegal game rooms Bribery Money laundering
U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei described the case as the largest Houston-based federal money laundering investigation in recent years, with the operation allegedly generating $22 million in illicit proceeds.
Ganjei identified Nizar Ali as the “mastermind” behind the sophisticated network, which authorities say used game rooms to funnel millions in illegal revenue.
This remains a developing case as federal prosecutors move forward with charges and asset seizures connected to the multi-million-dollar criminal enterprise.
