Police in Batken, Kyrgyzstan have successfully disrupted an illegal lottery operation conducted through YouTube. Authorities detained the organizer of the scheme, according to a statement from the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The operation involved unauthorized lottery games hosted on the video-sharing platform. Details regarding the scale of the operation and potential financial gains are currently unavailable. The arrest signifies a crackdown on illicit gambling activities within the region. Investigations are ongoing to determine any potential accomplices and the full extent of the scheme’s reach. This action demonstrates law enforcement’s commitment to upholding regulations surrounding online gambling.