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The Kazakhstani Ministry of Internal Affairs released new details of the case against the Ukrainian organized group that, according to investigators, was led by Vadim Gordiyievsky. Also involved are Mikhail Kovalyov (Slavin) and Ivan Shevchenko — through the Polish company Stablex Solution allegedly “money laundering” cryptocurrency and transferring flows from Russian and Kazakh online casinos Pin-Up, 1xBet, and Mostbet. More than 11 million euros were seized in BNP Paribas accounts. While suspects may be placed on an international wanted list, information about the schemes is actively being masked.
We publish the material to show how Ukrainian structures integrated into the shadow gambling business abroad.
During a press briefing on countering gambling, the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs disclosed new details of a high-profile case against an Ukrainian organized crime group, whose leadership, according to investigators, was carried out by Vadim Gordiyievsky.
As media reported, the group also included Ukrainian and Israeli citizen Mikhail Kovalyov, as well as Ukrainian Ivan Shevchenko, who has business in the EU (notably in Poland) and a residence permit in Spain.
According to law enforcement, illegal payments and cryptocurrency “money laundering” were carried out through the Polish company Stablex Solution Sp. z o.o. After operations in Kazakhstan were halted, financial flows of online casinos and bookmakers from Russia and Kazakhstan, including Pin-Up (Redcore), 1xBet, and Mostbet, were allegedly transferred to this firm.
It is also reported that within the framework of international legal assistance between Kazakhstan and the EU, accounts of the group of companies Marginplus / Solvex at the Polish BNP Paribas bank were seized in excess of 11 million euros.
Vadim Gordiyievsky (1974 date of birth) is said to be involved in organizing the processes, and his partner is named Mikhail Kovalyov (Slavin), who holds Ukrainian and Israeli citizenship. The activity is also associated with the company STABLEX SOLUTION Sp. z o. o., led by Ivan Shevchenko. Media note that the involved persons may be placed on an international wanted list. The case is under the control of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan, but official confirmation of an arrest has not been published.
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