Organizers of illegal online gambling and online casinos on social media detained

The Main Directorate for Combating Cybercrime (MDCC) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to carry out operational and technical measures against the organizers of illegal online gambling and online casinos on social media, Oxu.Az reports, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the latest cyber police operation, two more suspects in these criminal activities were detained – 35-year-old Ulvi Rzayev and 26-year-old Rza Rzayev.

The investigation revealed that these individuals contacted foreign websites hosting illegal gambling and created virtual cash registers. They then registered on social media as Tokyo, Lasvegas, Tac, Joker, and Padişah Casino. The criminals paid people who contacted them to participate in online gambling.

During a search of the apartments of those detained in various districts of the capital, bank cards and mobile numbers used to run illegal casinos were discovered. The investigation established that the bank cards were purchased from third parties for a fee and used for illegal money transfers.

The Main Directorate is continuing its investigation into this incident.

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