Uncovered in Yakutsk: Two individuals accused of managing clandestine gambling establishments
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, law enforcement officers from the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) have shut down two illegal gambling establishments in Yakutsk city.
With the support of SOBR special forces from Rosgvardia, police arrested five local residents suspected of organizing and conducting illegal gambling activities. The suspects have been charged with an offense under Part 3 of Article 171.2 of the Russian Criminal Code, which addresses illegal gambling activities, including the organization or facilitation of illegal gambling establishments.
The illegal gambling establishments were located in non-residential premises on Sverdlov and Pyrogov Streets in Yakutsk city. Over half a million rubles, believed to be proceeds from the criminal activity, were seized during the raid.
Three of the suspects have been placed under house arrest, while the other two have been released pending trial under a pledge not to leave. It was revealed that the illegal business was owned by a married couple, with the couple's accomplices acting as senior cashiers in the establishments.
Law enforcement seized numerous sets of computer equipment, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, dashcams, and routers during the raid. The MIA of Russia "Yakutsk" and regional SID investigators collaborated with the officers in shutting down the illegal gambling establishments.
Article 171.2 of the Russian Criminal Code stipulates that illegal gambling organization or participation can lead to criminal prosecution, with Part 3 covering aggravated offenses punishable by imprisonment up to several years and fines. For exact penalties and details relevant to Yakutsk or local enforcement, official legal texts or Russian legal databases should be consulted directly.
This raid marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities in Yakutsk and ensures a safer environment for the city's residents. The police and law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to maintain law and order and protect the city from criminal elements.
- The initial seizure during the raid on the illegal gambling establishments revealed over half a million rubles, a clear indication these proceeds were from crime-and-justice related activities in the casino-and-gambling sector.
- The general-news about the shutdown of two illicit casino-games venues in Yakutsk City and the subsequent arrests of five local residents unearthed a larger network involved in organizing and conducting these illegal activities, as revealed by confiscated computer equipment and mobile devices.
