Monroe Business Owner Arrested in Illegal Gambling Ring Bust
Monroe business owner Yang Xiong, 43, was arrested after a police raid on his business on Old Morgan Mill Road uncovered an illegal gambling ring. The investigation was initiated by a citizen complaint, and thousands of dollars and illegal gambling…
Charlotte, NC, August 26, 2026 —
Monroe authorities have arrested a local business owner in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation. Yang Xiong, 43, was taken into custody following a police raid on his establishment located on Old Morgan Mill Road.
The investigation into the illegal gambling ring was reportedly launched in response to a citizen complaint. Law enforcement officials conducted a raid on Xiong’s business, leading to his arrest.
During the raid, authorities seized a significant amount of cash, described as thousands of dollars, along with numerous illegal gambling devices. The specific value of the currency and the exact number of devices were not immediately disclosed.
Details regarding the timeline of the investigation prior to the raid, the specific nature of the business, or any subsequent legal proceedings were not provided.
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