"In a notice released Saturday (February 14), the embassy said it is helping the family of the deceased and used the case to caution both residents and tourists from China to stay away from gambling while in Singapore. The advisory comes just ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush, when visitor numbers are expected to climb. Officials said the consular section has handled several gambling-related deaths in recent years."
"The statement made clear that even if casinos operate legally in other countries, Chinese citizens may still face trouble under Chinese law. Amendments to China's Criminal Law have tightened rules around cross-border gambling, and authorities consider both participation and organization of overseas gambling to be potential crimes. The embassy stressed that diplomatic missions cannot shield citizens from the consequences of illegal conduct."
Singapore's Chinese embassy warned citizens after a Chinese national died by suicide following gambling at Marina Bay Sands and is assisting the deceased's family. The embassy urged residents and tourists from China to avoid gambling in Singapore ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush. The consular section has handled several gambling-related deaths in recent years. The embassy said Chinese citizens may face trouble under Chinese law even if casinos operate legally abroad, citing amendments that tighten rules on cross-border gambling and treat participation and organization as potential crimes. The embassy warned diplomatic missions cannot shield citizens and that gambling can lead to family breakdown, personal harm and death.
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