Fayetteville man charged in gambling scheme after CrimeStoppers tip

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Fayetteville man wanted in a gambling scheme is facing several charges thanks to a CrimeStoppers tip, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

Sang Hyun Sung, 50, was taken into custody on outstanding warrants related to operating video gaming machines and manufacturing slot machines. He was expected to face more charges, the sheriff's office said.

The arrest came after a Cumberland County resident sent a CrimeStoppers tip to the sheriff's office. Investigators, accompanied by Homeland Security agents, then executed two search warrants in Fayetteville, one in the 700 block of W. Rowan Street and in the 4400 block of Bragg Boulevard.

They seized $40,822 in cash along with 16 standalone gambling machines and 60 computers allegedly used for illegal gaming operations.

"The Sheriff's Office's focus was not on gambling machines; it was on addressing organized crime, a significant issue that leads to numerous dangerous activities and jeopardizes the safety of our county," said Sheriff Johnathan Morgan.

Sung was taken to the Cumberland County Detention Center and subsequently released on a promise to appear in court. He is scheduled to make a court appearance on Friday.

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