Austrian authorities raid Vienna headquarters of illegal lottery operation
Austrian authorities raided a Vienna headquarters on 26 March as part of an investigation into an unlicensed lottery operation selling tickets in person and online, the finance ministry said. Officials found activity records indicating six-figure undeclared profits; people connected with the operation face possible charges, and some foreign nationals may also face deportation.
The investigation signals enforcement exposure for unlicensed lottery operators and related tax violations in Austria.