A criminal group led by two former police officers had established a network of 10 illegal gambling establishments across several districts of the capital. These underground venues operated secretly, catering only to select clients. In just one day, they generated at least half a million hryvnias in revenue. The main suspects have already been charged by investigators. Kyiv police and internal security operatives have dismantled this criminal network that created its own gambling industry in the city. Daily profits for one complex averaged around 50,000 hryvnias, while the entire gambling network brought in approximately half a million hryvnias a day, totaling nearly 15 million hryvnias monthly.

The organizers of this illegal operation were two brothers from Vinnytsia, who had previously served in police investigative units. After leaving the law enforcement agencies, they turned to a life of crime, recruiting others to assist in managing their gambling network throughout Kyiv. Some participants served as administrators, while others sought locations for new branches and handled the collection of profits. The brothers also employed tactics to eliminate competition by calling the police to their rivals' establishments through undercover individuals. Staff were carefully selected and trained on how to interact with clients, with strict rules including a dress code and a ban on alcohol consumption at work. Entry was only allowed with prior arrangements and after confirming the client's safety.

Law enforcement conducted over 70 authorized searches, during which they discovered computers, mobile phones, accounting records, firearms, and ammunition. The seized items have been sent for examination. Currently, 12 key suspects are facing charges under Article 28, Part 3, and Article 203-2, Part 2 for illegal gambling activities organized by a criminal group.

The investigation continues, and additional legal qualifications may be applied to the actions of the suspects based on expert evaluations.