Ten People Caught Playing Poker in İskele
Criminal charges have been filed against ten individuals in İskele who were caught playing poker for money at a café.
According to a statement from the police press office, the incident occurred in the village of Gelincik. At around 8:00 PM, the İskele Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit (CÖŞ) raided a local café and discovered a group of men engaged in gambling by playing cards for money.
The raid led to the apprehension of ten people, most of whom were over the age of 60. The youngest participant was 38 years old, while the oldest, a 71-year-old man, is suspected of allowing gambling to take place in his establishment.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against both the players and the organizer of the poker game.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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