Illegal gambling ring busted in central Poland: 28 arrested, nearly 600 slot machines seized

The operation also led to the closure of a logistics warehouse that served as a hub for the criminal group. During the raids, officers discovered a suitcase filled with over PLN 1 million in various currencies, suspected to be proceeds from illegal activities.

The crackdown was part of a large-scale operation carried out by the Mazovian branch of KAS in coordination with the Warsaw-Praga South District Prosecutor’s Office.

Justyna Pasieczyńska, spokesperson for KAS, revealed that the dismantled group was involved in organizing illegal gambling operations and laundering money. The investigation had been ongoing since March, leading to searches across multiple properties, including warehouses, commercial premises, and private residences throughout the Mazovian region.

“The actions resulted in the detention of 28 individuals of various nationalities. They are facing charges related to running illegal gambling operations and money laundering,” said Pasieczyńska. She added that one of the suspects has been placed under temporary detention by the court.

The raid also led to the confiscation of 589 slot machines, along with the closure of a warehouse where the devices were stored, repaired, and assembled. Authorities confirmed that the criminal group was not only involved in illegal gambling but also engaged in laundering the profits from these activities.

Cash worth over a million PLN was found in a suitcase during a raid on the residence of one of the group’s organizers.

Those implicated in the organized crime ring face potential penalties, including fines and up to three years in prison. Additionally, property owners hosting unregistered slot machines could be fined up to PLN 100,000.

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Source: PAP