Gambling Ringleader
Sought in Costa Rica
The ringleader of the
online gambling group
arrested in the U.S. on
Monday, Carmine Cicalese,
is being sought in Costa
Rica following reports
that he may be hiding
out here.
The man known as "Buddy"
is the only member of
the group that remains
at large following
arrests in New York,
Maryland and
Massachusetts by U.S.
authorities.
According to U.S.
authorities, Cicalese is
alleged to have operated
a number of websites,
including
betwestspots.com and a
toll-free call centre
known as Cicalese
Wireroom.
Involved in the search
are the Ministerio de
Seguridad Pública, the
Policía Internacional
(INTERPOL) and the
Instituto Costarricense
Sobre Drogas, who are
following up on
information received
about the whereabouts of
Cicalese.
The Dirección de
Migración (immigration
service) confirms that
Cicalese obtained
temporary residense in
2003 and had listed a
house in Montes de Oca
(San Pedro) as his
residence. The residency
permit has since
expired.
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