The Department of the AFM in the Aktobe region has suppressed the activities of a criminal group whose members are suspected of organising an illegal online casino.
According to the department's press service, from 2022 to 2024 the suspects created an organised criminal group (OCG) and managed an illegal gambling business through the ‘bingo37 pro’ platform.
“Players' money bets were accepted by operators via bank transfer, after which they were registered on the platform, receiving a login, password, and a link to access the games”, the statement reads.
It is noted that in order to launder criminal proceeds, the suspects used straw men. Bank cards were issued in their names, and large sums were then cashed out.
The daily income from the casino's operations amounted to 150-200 thousand tenge. The total criminal income exceeded 306 million tenge.
It is reported that the suspects used the illegally obtained money to purchase two cars - a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Lexus EC 250, with a total value of 66 million tenge. To hide them from possible confiscation, the vehicles were registered in the names of other people.
By court order, the vehicles have been seized. The alleged organisers have been placed in custody.