Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Couple Arrested for Casino Cheating Scheme
A couple from Kazakhstan was caught cheating at a big casino in Sydney, Australia.
They used a tiny camera hidden in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt and special earpieces to communicate.
The camera sent pictures of the card tables to their phones, and they used this information to win a lot of money, about Rs 7 crore.
The casino staff noticed something strange and called the police.
The couple was arrested, and the police found more cheating tools and some money and jewelry in their hotel room.
They are in jail now and will go to court soon.
A Kazakh couple was arrested for cheating at Sydney's Crown Casino using a hidden camera and earpieces.
They won over Rs 7 crore (A$1.2 million) through their scheme before being caught.
The camera was hidden in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt and relayed live footage to their phones.
Police found additional gambling equipment, jewelry, and cash during a search of their accommodation.
Both individuals have been charged and are currently in custody, with court dates scheduled.
- Who
- Dilnoza Israilova (36) and Alisherykhoja Israilov (44) from Kazakhstan
- What
- Arrested for cheating at a casino using hidden camera and earpieces
- When
- Arrested on Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sydney, Australia, at Crown Casino, Barangaroo
- Why
- To gain an unfair advantage in card games and win Rs 7 crore
- Couple
- Dilnoza Israilova (36) and Alisherykhoja Israilov (44)
- Nationality
- Kazakhstan
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Casino
- Crown Casino, Barangaroo
- Winnings
- Rs 7 crore (A$1.2 million)
- Equipment Used
- Tiny camera, earpieces, magnetised probes, mirror attachment
- Charges
- Dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage
- Next Court Dates
- Dilnoza: February; Alisherykhoja: December 11