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How couple from Kazakhstan allegedly swindled Aussie casino
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How couple from Kazakhstan allegedly swindled Aussie casino

  • Latest: Kazakhstan couple accused of fraudulently winning over $1 million at Crown Sydney casino.
  • Police say a hidden Disney-patch camera helped them capture betting instructions.
  • The couple allegedly traveled from Kazakhstan in October and joined Crown memberships the same day.
  • NSW Police accuse them of amassing $1.18 million in winnings across October and November.
  • The devices allegedly included magnetised probes and a mirror for the same purpose.
  • The pair were charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
  • Authorities recovered gambling props, high-end jewelry, and cash at the couple’s Kent Street unit.
  • Detective Superintendent Peter Faux cited strong collaboration with casino security as vital.
  • Strike Force Antree leads the ongoing investigation into the incident.
  • Authorities say the alleged scheme spanned multiple trips in October and November.
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Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino
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Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino

  • A Kazakhstan couple is charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage after allegedly winning A$1.18 million at Crown Sydney using covert tech.
  • The 36-year-old woman wore a small camera hidden on her shirt as investigators alleged a scheme involved deep-seated earpieces for real-time instructions.
  • Police say the couple used magnetised probes, batteries, and a mobile phone attachment to support the camera function and capture game details.
  • The couple allegedly traveled to Sydney in October 2025, joined Crown memberships, and won across several visits before suspicions arose.
  • NSW police described strong cooperation with Crown security to detect and disrupt unlawful activity in gaming operations.
  • Police seized additional gambling props and high-end jewellery from the couple’s Kent Street accommodation during the investigation.
  • The incident prompted Crown and NSW police to emphasize gaming integrity and security cooperation.
  • The couple’s actions were detected during October and November, with authorities reporting a total win of A$1.18 million.
  • The couple were arrested at Barangaroo and charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage.
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