“It is reported that the head of KRAIL was detained for supporting the activities of an online casino in Ukraine, the owners of which are Russians.”, — write: www.unian.ua
It is reported that the head of KRAIL was detained for supporting the activities of an online casino in Ukraine, the owners of which are Russians.
The SBI detained the head of KRAIL / SBI photoEmployees of the State Bureau of Investigation detained the head of the Gambling and Lottery Regulatory Commission (KRAIL) on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state, as well as illegal storage of narcotics in large quantities without the purpose of sale.As the press service of the SBI reported, it is about supporting the activities of an online casino in Ukraine, the owners of which are Russians.
During the pre-trial investigation, it was established that the institution headed by the detainee deliberately did not take actions to revoke the license for the organization of gambling games on the Internet of a commercial structure whose beneficial owners are Russians, and whose representatives contributed to the aggressor state.
It is noted that the decision was not taken despite numerous examinations, which testified that online casino activities threaten national security. In particular, the data of the Ukrainian military, who were customers of the casino, could easily get to the Russians.
The SBI detained the head of KRAIL / SBI photo”During the investigation of the SBI, among other things, it was established that the person who directly controls the activities of the online casino, after the start of the full-scale invasion, financed the veterans of the so-called “SVO”. The same online casino continues to operate on the territory of Russia and on Russian web resources “, the message says.
The bureau informed that currently the court has chosen preventive measures in the form of custody of the beneficial owners of the specified online casino, the director and the owner of the trademark and domain name. They were informed of suspicions under the article of aiding and abetting the aggressor state (Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
The SBI detained the head of KRAIL / SBI photoIn addition, it is reported that the SBI, together with other authorized bodies, is taking measures to collect the funds seized and handed over to the Agency for Search and Asset Management (ARMA) into state revenue in accordance with the norms of current legislation.
The bureau also added that during the searches, large amounts of cocaine were found and seized from the head of KRAIL.
The SBI detained the head of KRAIL / SBI photoWe will remind, on December 18 informed sources in the law enforcement agencies informed UNIAN about the detention of the head of KRAIL Ivan Rudy, who is suspected of facilitating the activities of Russian online casinos in Ukraine.
On December 4, the Verkhovna Rada supported the strengthening of control over the gaming business, which includes, in particular, a ban on gambling advertising. The initiative was supported by 239 deputies.
According to the draft law, KRAIL will be liquidated and a new authorized body will be created in its place (by April 1, 2025).
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