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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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