Prosecutors in Russia’s Vologda region filed cases against 32 suspects with Cherepovets City Court over an alleged illegal casino network. Officials estimated the network generated more than 110 million rubles in profit, while prosecutors said its leaders allegedly laundered more than 81 million rubles.
The case signals enforcement action against illegal gambling venues and alleged proceeds in the Vologda region.
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Frankfurt prosecutors said an operation in the Rhine-Main area searched 11 properties and executed an arrest warrant in an investigation into alleged unlicensed online gambling. Investigators estimate wagers of about €5.86bn between July 2021 and the end of 2023, a possible €77.6m tax loss for 2024 and assets worth about €82m subject to seizure or restraint.
Istanbul prosecutors issued arrest warrants for 19 suspects accused of promoting illegal gambling through online gaming streams, according to a media report. Turkish security forces had arrested 11 suspects, who were taken to an Istanbul courthouse; two others were outside Istanbul and five were reportedly abroad. The streams featured virtual loot boxes whose items could allegedly be converted into cash.
A Macau court remanded an alleged ringleader in custody after mainland authorities arrested him and transferred him to Macau, the Public Prosecutions Office said on 5 September. The case involves alleged protection payments and offences at an unnamed Cotai resort; prosecutors said five suspects are now held pending trial and the investigation continues.
A Turkish court ordered 20 suspects, including top-flight footballers, to be jailed while proceedings remain pending, according to reports. They were among 46 people arrested the previous week in an investigation into suspected betting-related misconduct in professional football. The report said investigators are examining whether the case involves corruption or match-fixing; Turkey had also suspended 149 referees and assistants over gambling practices.
Istanbul prosecutors sent 17 of 19 arrested football club executives before judicial authorities in Turkey as part of an investigation into alleged illegal betting. Investigators allege that some executives placed bets on their own teams while holding club roles; the preliminary case remains under judicial review.