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Perm police arrest nine in raid on suspected illegal gambling venue

Enforcement & compliance

Russian police arrested nine people during a raid on a suspected illegal gambling venue in central Perm, according to a media report. A court ordered Mushfig Akhundov, whom investigators suspect of organising the venue, to remain in pretrial custody until 19 May. Police said they seized 2.5 million rubles at addresses linked to the suspects; the remaining suspects were released on bail.

The arrests and court detention order show enforcement action against a suspected illegal gambling operation in Perm.

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Police uncover suspected illegal poker venue in Utrecht home

Police found poker tables, chips, cards and a substantial amount of cash during a search of a home in Utrecht. The raid followed information from the Kansspelautoriteit; a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal gambling, and the investigation continues.

Police in Utrecht searched a home on the evening of 1 October 2026 and found several poker tables, poker chips, playing cards and a large amount of cash, the police said. A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal gambling. The search took place at a property on Faustdreef in the Overvecht district, with officers entering at around 22.30 with support from the Dienst Speciale Interventies (DSI).

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