😱 Argentina🇦🇷: Massive Police Operation Dismantles Illegal Online Casino Network

😱 Argentina🇦🇷: Massive Police Operation Dismantles Illegal Online Casino Network

A large-scale coordinated operation targeted 49 properties across several municipalities, resulting in the arrest of 19 individuals, the seizure of 12 kilograms of marijuana, three firearms, and cash valued at approximately USD 17 billion.

▶️ Authorities estimate that at least USD 4 million originated from illegal online betting and slot machine operations.

▶️ The dismantled organization, known as “Celuapuestas” (short for “mobile bets”), ran a vast network of illicit gambling platforms through websites and social media channels.

▶️ Celuapuestas relied on virtual wallets, bank accounts registered under third-party names, and structured deposits to evade financial oversight. The laundered funds were used to purchase vehicles, acquire properties, and invest in cryptocurrencies. The operation’s financial flows were allegedly managed through the company Axon S.A.S.

▶️ To legitimize the scheme, members of the network established multiple shell companies across different sectors, with a combined starting capital of over USD 400,000.

▶️ Given the magnitude of the case and the severity of the charges, the defendants are expected to appear in court next week — an unusually expedited timeline for Argentina’s judicial system.

▶️ Note: In Argentine slang, the use of intermediaries to transfer illicit funds is referred to as “smurfing.”

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