Online casino operators in Aktobe Region reportedly amassed over 306 million tenge unlawfully.
In a significant development, the Aktau region of Kazakhstan has witnessed the dismantling of an illegal online casino that operated through the bingo37.pro platform from 2022 to 2024. The organisers of the casino are currently in custody, and the investigation into the illegal activity is ongoing.
The criminal group, which generated between 150,000 and 200,000 tenge daily, amassed a total criminal income of over 306 million tenge. The suspects used the illicitly obtained funds to purchase two luxury vehicles: a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Lexus EC 250, with a total value of 66 million tenge.
The Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) reported the dismantling of the illegal online casino and has taken steps to confiscate the vehicles. However, the court's decision on the fate of the confiscated luxury vehicles is pending. The total amount of funds seized during the dismantling of the illegal online casino has not been disclosed.
The illegal online casino had accomplices, known as "drops," who opened bank cards for large cash withdrawals. Further details of the investigation are being withheld in the interest of the investigation. The status of these accomplices, or "drops," in the ongoing investigation is unknown.
The AFM has not announced any new measures to combat illegal online gambling in the region, and there have been no new reports of illegal online casinos since the dismantling of the bingo37.pro platform. It's important to note that Kazakhstan has laws that regulate gambling activities, but specific details about crackdowns on illegal operations would require direct access to local news or official statements.
The Thai government's approval of the draft law legalizing casinos and gambling has no immediate impact on the Aktau region's illegal online gambling scene. For accurate and detailed information about the role of drop accomplices, total assets seized, or any additional information regarding the case, it would be best to consult official reports or news releases from Kazakhstan's law enforcement agencies or local news sources.
The illegal online casino, operating through bingo37.pro, generated daily revenues between 150,000 and 200,000 tenge. The suspects, using the illegally obtained funds, purchased luxury vehicles worth 66 million tenge. Lotteries and casino games are suspected to be part of the illegal activities, as indicated in the general news and crime-and-justice reports.
