Following investigations by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), a KRAIL official was detained while accepting a bribe. The arrest occurred last week under the supervision of Ukraine’s Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
NABU detectives received information about a bribes-for-permits scheme related to gambling during the summer. Subsequently, undercover detectives conducted covert investigative actions. Evidence was found that a KRAIL member offered licenses and approvals for gaming establishments in exchange for an estimated $90,000.
NABU is currently undertaking investigative actions to uncover other members of this organized criminal group.
KRAIL, established after Ukraine legalized gambling last year, has been actively combating illegal gambling activities. In its recent efforts, KRAIL blocked 594 illegal gambling websites. Additionally, a bill was passed in July, setting a 10% tax rate on all forms of gambling in the country.
