Clandestine gambling establishment disguised as a grocery store exposed in Kharkiv

Clandestine gambling establishment disguised as a grocery store exposed in Kharkiv

Kyiv  •  UNN

July 22 2024, 11:31 PM • 19536 views

Law enforcers shut down an illegal gambling facility in Kharkiv disguised as a grocery store. During the search, the law enforcement seized slot machines and counterfeit alcohol, and the organizer is facing suspicion.

In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers shut down an underground gambling establishment that operated under the guise of a grocery store. This was reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, UNN reports.

Details

According to the investigation, a 49-year-old man organized an illegal gambling business in a non-residential building on Vladyslav Zubenko Street in Kharkiv, equipping it with slot machines. To avoid attention, he installed "FOOD" and "ICE CREAM" signs on the building.

During the search, law enforcement officers seized not only slot machines but also counterfeit alcohol. At the moment, a motion to seize the property has been filed with the Kyiv District Court of Kharkiv.

Upon completion of the expert investigations, the offender will be served a notice of suspicion.

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