Kazakhstan Uncovers Major Illegal Online Casino Network

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Kazakhstan Uncovers Major Illegal Online Casino Network

Authorities in Kazakhstan have dismantled a large-scale illegal online gambling network, seizing luxury cars, cryptocurrency assets, and more than 150 million tenge in cash.

The Almaty Department of the Financial Monitoring Agency is investigating a criminal group that operated and promoted online casinos under the 1Win brand without proper authorization, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Investigators say the organizers built an extensive network of legal entities registered under front people. Through the 1Win platform, users were reportedly offered access to more than 11,000 gambling games and sports betting options, including e-sports. Payments were accepted via bank cards, electronic systems, and cryptocurrencies, enabling large-scale financial flows.

The suspects have been placed on an international wanted list. A court has ordered their arrest in absentia and ruled to confiscate their assets.

Among the seized property are high-end vehicles, including a Mercedes Maybach S500, a Lamborghini Huracan, and a Toyota Land Cruiser. Authorities also confiscated 151 million tenge, $14,600, and €44,400 from various accounts.

In total, the value of the confiscated assets exceeded 420 million tenge. All property has been transferred to state ownership as the investigation continues.

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Kazakhstan Uncovers Major Illegal Online Casino Network

Authorities in Kazakhstan have dismantled a large-scale illegal online gambling network, seizing luxury cars, cryptocurrency assets, and more than 150 million tenge in cash.