The SBI has ensured the transfer of more than UAH 2.2 billion to the state from the accounts of online-casino associated with representatives of the aggressor state

The court has satisfied the request of the SBI and the Office of the Prosecutor General about the transfer to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) more than UAH 2.2 billion that were seized from the accounts of the online-casino that is associated with representatives of the aggressor state.

The seizure of these funds took place as the result of effective cooperation between the SBI, the State Financial Monitoring Service and ARMA.

The SBI is investigating property legalization schemes by associations of persons with the participation of the number of business entities that received a license to organize Internet gambling and acted under the cover of individual law enforcement officers and employees of the regulatory authorities.

In particular, the connections of this online-casino with representatives of the aggressor state, russian`s capital and sanctioned entities - were confirmed.

The SBI is conducting this investigation within the framework of the criminal proceeding based on the facts of financing actions committed with the aim of overthrowing the constitutional order, legalizing property, creating and participating in the criminal organization, inaction of the law enforcement officer regarding the illegal activities of lotteries (Part 4 of Article 110-2, Part 2 of Article 209, Part 2 of Article 255 and Part 1 of Article 365-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The Bureau, together with other authorized bodies, is taking measures to recover the seized assets and transfer them to the state revenue in accordance with the norms of sanctions legislation.

Procedural guidance is provided by the Office of the Prosecutor General.