Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Officers of the Interior Ministry’s Department for Combating Cybercrime have shut down the operations of a company that provided online gambling services under the guise of computer technology consulting in one of Tashkent’s business centers in Yashnabad district.
Members of the criminal group attracted around 60,000 citizens of Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and other countries to several online platforms and created conditions for their participation in online gambling.
The group operated under a clear hierarchy and organizational structure, with operators, supervisors, cashiers, analysts, reporting specialists and managers carrying out their assigned tasks in strict secrecy.
Specialized software, encrypted communications and technology designed to conceal digital traces were used to attract customers.
During the special operation, officers seized servers, computer equipment, laptops, mobile devices, bank cards, SIM cards, cash and other material evidence.
A computer examination also uncovered information indicating that funds totaling US$4 million had been circulated over the previous six months.
A criminal case has been opened under relevant articles of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code. Eleven key members of the criminal group have been detained. Individuals providing remote services have also been identified.
