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Missouri Gambling Ring Cops Plea | Joplin News
Another big player just cracked in a sprawling illegal gambling ring across southwest Missouri—53-year-old Sunikumar Patel from New York admitted to wire fraud and money laundering, confessing he helped siphon over $9 million through six hidden gambling spots disguised as arcade games. His brother Rahulkumar Patel already pleaded guilty earlier this year, revealing the operation ran for nearly three years under the guise of legit amusement centers—from Joplin to Branson West. Authorities are closing in fast, proving that even the most clever disguises can’t hide massive criminal…
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