Under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General, detectives of the Bureau of Economic Security documented and halted the activities of an organized group that created a network of more than 20 illegal gambling establishments in the capital.

More than 20 searches were conducted in the premises of the establishments, as well as at the residences of the organizer and group members. Approximately 200 units of computer equipment, cash, mobile phones, handwritten notes, and other evidence of illegal activities were seized.

The organizer and accomplices of the illegal gambling establishments have been notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 28 and Part 2 of Article 203-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal organization and conduct of gambling as part of an organized group). The prosecutor's office has submitted motions to the court for the selection of preventive measures for the suspects.

Measures are being taken to identify other involved individuals. The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by detectives of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine.

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a guilty verdict of the court.