More than 2500 online casino websites blocked
The Prosecutor General's Office, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, is combating illegal gambling on a systemic level.
As of April 2024, more than 450 criminal offenses related to the illegal organization of gambling are under investigation. Twenty-one people have been notified of suspicion. Indictments against 72 people were sent to court, including 7 indictments against 68 members of criminal groups.
In 2023, 169 offenses of this category were registered, and 74 people were served with a notice of suspicion. 52 indictments against 97 people were sent to court. More than 7,000 pieces of computer and other equipment were seized, and about 500 searches and 700 address inspections were conducted. 10 casinos were shut down. Ten indictments against 42 people who are members of criminal groups were sent to court.
Based on the recommendations sent by law enforcement officers to block illegal resources, more than 2,500 websites that provided gambling activities and hosted online casino resources without a license have been blocked.
Prosecutors also provide procedural guidance in proceedings against a number of large companies involved in the organization and operation of illegal online casinos. Examples include: providing procedural guidance in criminal proceedings on legalization of funds from illegal online gambling totaling UAH 4.8 billion.
Also, a pre-trial investigation is underway against a sanctioned legal entity that, under the control of Russian entities and citizens, organized and conducted illegal betting activities based on the resources of an international bookmaker.
On April 20, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted a decision of the National Security and Defense Council to counteract the negative effects of online gambling. Among other things, the decision recommends that law enforcement agencies strengthen measures to respond to violations of Ukrainian legislation in this area.
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