Image - Shutterstock: Ithmar Media Kuwait has laid down the law against an illegal online gambling operation that laundered millions through shell companies and alternative money transfer systems to conceal the funds. Gulf News, via Arabic daily outlet Al Qabas, has reported that three individuals were sentenced to seven years in prison each for their involvement, receiving combined fines of KD16.839m (approximately €47m) for the gambling operation and laundering proceeds from the activity.