Kazakhstan concludes investigation into $426m payment scheme for online casinos

Kazakhstan concludes investigation into $426m payment scheme for online casinos
Kazakhstan concludes investigation into $426m payment scheme for online casinos

Investigation concluded

Kazakhstan's Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has completed its investigation into a financial scheme through which, according to the investigation, payments were processed for seven gaming brands. These include 1win, Pin-Up, Pinco, Vavada, Mostbet, Nomadgames, and Sultangames. The total value of the transactions reached approximately $426 million.

Mechanism for concealing transactions

The perpetrators used a network of hundreds of payment terminals located in various banking institutions. These terminals were registered in the names of third-party companies and entrepreneurs, and in some cases, the owners were unaware that their data was being used in this manner.

To mask the link to the gambling business, funds were disguised as payments for ordinary goods and services. This involved creating fictitious websites and concluding sham contracts. After collecting the money, it was transferred abroad, including through the use of cryptocurrency. According to FMA calculations, the commission for servicing these operations amounted to approximately $638,000.

Court decision and suspect's status

The organiser of the scheme is already in custody. Judicial authorities have also taken precautionary measures regarding property: four cars and approximately $230,000 in cash have been seized. The investigation is now considered complete, and the criminal case has been referred to court.

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