In Odesa, a local crime boss, known as the "overseer of Izmail," will stand trial. According to the police, he controlled an underground casino, collected funds for the "obshchak" (criminal fund), and coordinated the actions of local criminal groups. This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine, writes UNN.
Details
As reported by the National Police, in August 2025, operatives of the strategic investigations department, together with BEB detectives, exposed the suspect's activities. According to operational data, the "overseer" had significant influence among the criminal circles of the region and organized the operation of an illegal gambling establishment to replenish the criminal fund.
The perpetrator has been notified of suspicion under Part 1 of Article 255-1 (establishing criminal influence) and Part 2 of Article 203-2 (illegal activity in organizing gambling) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. His four accomplices are accused of illegal gambling activities.
He faces up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property
The indictment has already been sent to court. Seized property, worth about UAH 1.6 million, has been arrested.
Recall
On August 22, with the support of KORD special forces, law enforcement officers conducted a special operation: they detained the "overseer" and his accomplices, liquidated an underground casino, and seized over 22 thousand dollars, almost 6 thousand euros, gambling chips, cards, and draft records.