Detectives of the Territorial Department of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in Kyiv region exposed and stopped the activities of 5 illegal establishments engaged in organizing and conducting gambling and lotteries in Fastiv, Irpin and Obukhiv.

The establishments were set up in non-residential premises. They had been operating in a closed mode for a long time without establishing a legal entity, obtaining the necessary licenses and accordingly without paying taxes.

Illegal services were provided around the clock in violation of the curfew. Administrators of one of the establishments prohibited guests to stay in the hall for more than 10 minutes if they did not participate in the draws.

During the searches the detectives of the ESBU seized material evidence of illegal activity: computer equipment, video cameras, thermal printers, flash drives, mobile phones and draft recordings.

The full range of persons involved in the illegal activity is currently being identified.

The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceeding under Part 1 Art. 203-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal activities in organizing or conducting gambling, lotteries) is ongoing.

Procedural supervision is carried out by prosecutors of the Kyiv Region Prosecutor's Office.