In Khabarovsk, four women opened an underground casino with 23 slot machines
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- In Khabarovsk, four women organized an underground casino with 23 slot machines, receiving more than 2 million rubles in income.
- The criminal activity was stopped by the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs in May 2026, the case was sent to the Central District Court of Khabarovsk.
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In March 2025, a 32-year-old resident of Khabarovsk purchased 23 slot machines and opened an underground casino in rented premises, recruiting three friends as administrators.
In Khabarovsk, four women opened an underground casino using 23 slot machines.
The criminal activity was stopped by employees of the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs in May 2026.
The criminal case was sent to the Central District Court of Khabarovsk, the women are accused under Part 3 of Article 171.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 14 - RIA Novosti. A criminal case against four women who opened an underground casino in Khabarovsk has been sent to court, the Khabarovsk Territory prosecutor's office reports.
In March 2025, a 32-year-old Khabarovsk woman purchased 23 slot machines and set up an underground casino in rented premises in Khabarovsk, in which three of her friends became administrators. The establishment was open from evening until morning, and entry was only possible by recommendation. The women received more than 2 million rubles in income from illegal business.
“Criminal activity was suppressed by employees of the Federal Security Service of Russia for the Khabarovsk Territory and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Khabarovsk Territory in May 2026. The criminal case was sent to the Central District Court of the city of Khabarovsk for consideration on the merits,” the prosecutor’s office said in a statement.
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The Central District Court of Khabarovsk will consider the case on the merits and render a verdict
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Open Questions
- What punishment do women face under Article 171.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation?
- Will proceeds from illegal businesses be confiscated?
- Is there a connection between this case and other similar facts in the region?







