Illegal Gambling Ring Busted: Incriminating Conversations Revealed

Revealing phone conversations of members of an illegal gambling ring, which managed to amass 16 million euros in eight years, have surfaced. These conversations helped authorities uncover the structure and operation of the organization.

In one conversation, an involved party is heard communicating with a store employee to rig the jackpot and stop the machines from paying out. Another conversation reveals instructions for promoting gambling addiction.

Indicative excerpts:

• A: "He'll win once, then he's got the bug."
• A: "It doesn't give anything, man."

Modus operandi:

• Installing illegal software on computers and gaming machines.
• Using remote access to control machines remotely.
• Interfering with system settings without digital traces.
• Importing uncertified gaming machines.
• Installing an illegal gambling network.
• Placing cameras inside and outside stores without consent.

36 people were arrested in the case, including the 12 leading members.