“Slot Machine”/ A case of illegal gambling activity is cracked, 2 people are arrested

Specialists of the Economic and Financial Crimes Investigation Sector, in cooperation with the "Eagle" Special Force of the Korça Police Department, in continuation of the work to prevent and crack down on illegal activity in the field of gambling, have organized and conducted the police operation codenamed "Slot Machine".

Two people identified as Thanas Sulo and Mateos Shurdho have been arrested and the citizen identified as Daniel Morava has been declared wanted.

The Blues have seized 10 gambling machines and 3 mobile phones as material evidence.

Police Announcement:

Specialists of the Economic and Financial Crimes Investigation Sector, in cooperation with the "Eagle" Special Force of the Korça Police Department, in continuation of the work to prevent and crack down on illegal activity in the field of gambling, have organized and conducted the police operation codenamed "Slot Machine".

During the operation, a case of illegal gambling was uncovered, through machines, in premises made available for this activity.

Following the actions, the following citizens were arrested in flagrante delicto:

Th. S., 53 years old, resident of Korça, for the criminal offenses of “Organizing illegal lotteries” and “Making premises available for illegal games”; (he rented out the premises where the machines were found)

M. Sh., 34 years old, resident of Korça, for the criminal offense of "Organizing illegal lotteries" (employed in the premises where the machines were installed).

DM, 50 years old, resident of Korça, was also wanted for the criminal offenses of "Illegal employment", "Hiding income", "Non-payment of taxes and duties",

“Organization of illegal lotteries” and

"Making premises available for illegal gambling."

These citizens, in collaboration with each other, were caught red-handed while organizing games of chance using slot machines, in violation of the law.

10 gambling machines and 3 mobile phones were seized as material evidence.

The procedural materials were transferred to the Prosecutor's Office at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Korça, for further action.