In Harkiva, local Under the guise of a product The store with the “Products” and “Ice cream” opened an underground casino, where players for 300 hryvnias were given access to slot machines for 300 hryvnis. In addition to gambling, he illegally traded fake alcohol Without a license and excise tax.
It is reported about the local BLIK publication. In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers stopped the activities of an illegal gambling institution that was disguised Under the usual grocery store.
Visitors who fell under the sign of “products” and “ice cream” actually got into a full casino, where you could not only play gambling, but also drink illegal alcohol without excise tax. According to the investigation, in May 2024, a resident of Kharkiva installed special gambling equipment in the room. Already in June, he began to accept customers who paid 300 atm deposits And gained access to slot machines. The institution worked until July, until it was in view of the police.
“The entrance looked enough every day – no one would have guessed that a full casino lies outside the store’s door,” the court decision said. At least three times the hall came to the police agent under the guise, who officially documented the fact of the institution. Law enforcement officers searched, seized cars, keys, documentation and cash. 2,000 UAHField
The exam confirmed that the equipment was completely suitable for gambling. In addition, they found illegal alcohol without excise tax, which was also sold in the hall without a license. The Salt District Court of Kharkiva admitted that the entrepreneur was guilty directly within the framework of three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:
- Art. 203-2 h. 1 – illegal gambling (a fine of 170 thousand atm, a ban on gambling for 1 year);
- Art. 204 Part 1 – illegal trade in excise goods (a fine of 85 thousand UAH, confiscation and destruction of alcohol);
- Art. 209 Part 1 – laundering of income received by a crime (3 years in prison).
Nevertheless, the court took into account the mitigating circumstances: for the first time brought to justice, did not resist guilty. As a result – Three years of imprisonment with a trial of two yearsIf the criminal corresponds to the conditions of the trial period. The total amount of the fine 255,000 grField
According to OBOZ.UA, Russian intelligence services use online casino as a platform for a set of Ukrainian gambling, blackmail them and participate in sabotage. Special services encourage citizens to be vigilant and immediately report suspicious attempts.
Source: Obozrevatel
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