Ukrainian police investigate suspected illegal casino in Volochysk basement

Summary

Ukrainian police are investigating a 63-year-old woman over an alleged illegal gambling venue in Volochysk on 21 August 2026. Investigators found computers with gambling software and other equipment in the basement venue, while a separate search of her home yielded more than UAH400,000. Police are investigating whether others were involved.

Why it matters

The investigation targets suspected illegal gambling at a residential venue and seeks to establish whether additional people participated.