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A Boca Raton-area man is accused of running a $3 million illegal online sports betting and money laundering operation after a year-long investigation by the sheriff’s offices in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Authorities said 42-year-old Devon Alexander Shalmi, whose home is west of Boca Raton, was taken into custody Tuesday at the Palm Beach County Jail. He faces charges of bookmaking, money laundering and operating a gambling house.
Year-long investigation led to gambling and laundering charges
According to the source report, the case was investigated over roughly a year by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The allegations center on an illegal online sports betting business valued at $3 million.
The report does not detail the evidence behind the charges or say whether anyone else was charged in connection with the alleged operation.
Judge sets $3 million bond as case moves to next hearing
Circuit Judge Cymonie Rowe set Shalmi’s bond at $3 million during his first appearance the day after he was taken into custody. The report said he remains in jail pending further court proceedings.
If Shalmi posts bail, he must be placed under house arrest with GPS monitoring. His next court hearing is scheduled for Oct. 10.
For Florida readers, the case is a reminder that authorities continue to pursue alleged illegal sports betting and bookmaking activity through local law enforcement and the courts. The next key date in this case is the Oct. 10 hearing.
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Source: As reported by cdcgaming.com.
