The SBI confirmed the detention of the KRAIL head and revealed the details of the case

The SBI confirmed the detention of the KRAIL head and revealed the details of the case

The head of KRAIL has been detained for assisting the aggressor state through connections with online casinos owned by Russian citizens.

Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, in the investigation of a criminal case concerning the illegal operation of online casinos in Ukraine, whose actual owners are Russian citizens, the head of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) was detained.

According to the investigation, the detainee was supposed to ensure state regulation of activities in the field of organizing and conducting gambling and lotteries. In particular, to prevent individuals connected with the aggressor state from participating in activities. However, due to his actions, representatives of a commercial structure connected with Russia received a license to organize online gambling and supported the aggressor state.

Subsequently, the detainee, after receiving information from several state bodies about the commercial structure’s connections with the aggressor state, deliberately did not take measures to revoke the relevant license, ensuring the continued operation of the online casino.

At this moment, law enforcement officers conducted searches at his residence, workplace, and vehicles, seizing flash drives, rough notes, other documents, laptops, phones, narcotic substances, and cash.

The issue of notifying him of suspicion for assisting the aggressor state and illegal storage of narcotic substances in large quantities without the intent of distribution (Part 1 of Article 111-2, Part 2 of Article 309 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) is being considered, as well as selecting a preventive measure.

Earlier, prosecutors notified five individuals - organizers of the online casino, whose owners are Russian citizens, of suspicion of assisting the aggressor state (Part 1 of Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Over 2.6 billion UAH in the accounts of companies engaged in organizing online casino activities have been arrested and transferred to ARMA management.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation.