Moscow court detains 22 organizers of underground online casinos

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•22 people were arrested in Moscow for organizing underground online casinos.
•The Moscow court decided on preventive measures for the accused organizers on March 29, 2026.
•The operation targeted illegal online gambling activities violating Russian regulations.

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▸If Russian authorities successfully prosecute the arrested organizers it could lead to a reduction in illegal online gambling activities in Moscow, impacting the underground gambling market and related criminal networks.

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RURBC (RU)Суд Москвы выбрал меру пресечения организаторам интернет-казино RUInterfax (RU)В Москве арестованы 22 человека по делу об организации подпольных онлайн-казино

A Moscow court has ordered preventive detention for 22 individuals accused of organizing illegal online casinos in the city. The arrests aim to disrupt the operation of underground gambling networks that violate Russian law. This action affects the local illegal gambling market and law enforcement efforts to control cybercrime.