Hildesheim police seize gaming machines in suspected illegal gambling case
German police seized several gaming machines, cash and mobile phones during searches in Hildesheim on 29 September, the report said. The operation formed part of a wider investigation led by the Hildesheim public prosecutor’s office; 15 defendants are under investigation, but authorities have not specified how many face gambling allegations. The allegations have not been tested in court, and no charges or convictions were announced.
The investigation signals enforcement activity against suspected illegal gambling, while the extent of the gambling allegations remains unclear.