Underground gambling hall discovered in Bishkek

An underground gambling hall has been discovered in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.

Officers of the Main Criminal Investigation Department received information about the organization of gambling in the city. There was also information about possible involvement in the organization of gambling of persons registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs as members of an organized crime group.

A criminal case was opened under Article 219-1 «Illegal organization of gambling activities» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Investigative measures were carried out in a guest house on Turusbekov Street on October 18.

The organizer and staff of the gambling establishment were at the scene. Three people were taken to the police department.

In addition, the people, who took part in the gambling, were taken to the police station. The organizers were detained and placed in a temporary detention facility on suspicion of organizing illegal gambling activities. The investigation into this criminal case is ongoing.