The police have notified a local resident of Volochysk that she is under suspicion; they believe her to be the organiser of an illegal gambling den in the basement of a residential building. According to the police, during searches, they seized gambling equipment, CCTV equipment, mobile phones, bank cards, rough notes and cash. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
Briefly about the main points
- According to the police, the premises were operating in the basement of a residential building.
- The entrance was through an inconspicuous, locked door, accessible only to a select few.
- Law enforcement officers seized computers containing gambling software and cameras.
- Over 400,000 hryvnias were found at the home of the alleged organiser.
- Suspicion does not imply guilt; the investigation is ongoing.
Access to the premises was restricted
According to a statement from the Khmelnytskyi Regional Police, the premises could only be accessed through an inconspicuous, locked door. Access was granted to a limited number of visitors. The police have classified the case as the unlawful organisation or operation of gambling.
Gambling in Ukraine is a licensed and regulated activity. The state regulator PlayCity, in particular, it monitors the market and takes action against illegal establishments.
During the searches, equipment, cards and cash were seized
Inside the premises, police seized computers containing software for gambling for money, other equipment, CCTV cameras, mobile phones and bank cards. At the home of a local woman, whom investigators believe to be the organiser, they also found over 400,000 hryvnias and rough notes.
The existence of a suspicion does not imply that guilt has been proven. Further details of the case will be established during the pre-trial investigation.
