Ukraine Uncovers Illegal Online Casino Network With Turnover Exceeding UAH 141 Million

Law enforcement officers uncovered an organized group that operated a network of illegal online casinos under the brands Dragons Gold, Slotoland, and Rino. According to investigators, the establishments operated without the required licenses or state oversight.

As reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, five individuals were involved in the scheme. Over nearly four years, more than ₴58 million passed through bank accounts used to accept bets. In addition, over 1.84 million USDT was received by crypto wallets linked to the network's operations. The total volume of identified financial transactions exceeded ₴141 million.

According to investigators, one of the organizers of the illegal operation was a practicing attorney. As part of the investigation, law enforcement conducted 10 searches and served suspicion notices to five individuals in the case.

The court ordered the alleged organizer to be held in pre-trial detention, with the alternative of posting bail of nearly ₴5 million.

Investigative actions are ongoing. Law enforcement continues to identify all individuals involved in organizing, financing, and operating the illegal gambling network.