Kazakhstan uncovers $414M casino scheme with crypto cash-out
- —Scheme turnover exceeded 188 billion tenge ($413.6 million)
- —Investigators traced crypto transfers of 19 million USDT
- —Seized assets include apartments, cars and crypto worth $3.1 million
- —Three suspects are in custody, three more released on bail
Why it matters: The case raises scrutiny of banks and crypto exchanges in Kazakhstan, likely bringing stricter checks on client transfers and crypto conversions.
Source: BeInCrypto RU
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