Azerbaijani police bust illegal online gambling group

The Main Department for Combating Cybercrime of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has stopped the activities of a criminal group that illegally organized online betting and gambling through the banned platforms 1xBet and MostBet, Report informs, citing the ministry.

The organizers, brothers Zaur and Fuad Narimanov, as well as their accomplices Orkhan Huseynov, Zaur Shirinov and Emin Mammadov, were detained.

The investigation found that the suspects rented an apartment in Baku's Khatai district, where they placed employees and provided them with equipment, bank cards and phones.

Through the Telegram channel AzeCash, they attracted citizens to participate in illegal gambling. The total turnover of funds amounted to 10 million manat ($5.9 million), while the proceeds were legalized in various ways.

A criminal case has been opened over the facts. All those involved have been charged, and the court has chosen preventive measures, including arrest.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned citizens that participation in illegal online gambling entails criminal or administrative liability.