Blow to 30 billion lira illegal betting network: 32 companies seized

Within the scope of an investigation coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a large-scale operation was conducted against an organized crime group determined to have laundered income obtained from illegal betting and gambling activities by integrating it into the financial system and subsequently transferring it abroad.

Simultaneous raids were carried out on pre-determined addresses in Ankara, Gaziantep, Hatay, İzmir, Kilis, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, and Tokat as part of the Istanbul-based operations. 37 suspects were detained during the operation.

30 BILLION LIRA TRANSACTION VOLUME DETECTED

As a result of Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) analysis reports, bank account activity reviews, and physical and technical surveillance conducted within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that the financial network under the suspects' control reached a transaction volume of approximately 30 billion lira.

In line with the findings, it was determined that income generated from illegal betting and gambling activities was introduced into the system and laundered through various financial transactions, and subsequently transferred to accounts abroad.

ORGANIZED MONEY TRAFFIC AMONG 32 COMPANIES

It was determined that intense and organized money transfers were carried out among the companies examined within the scope of the investigation. In line with the findings, judicial measures were applied to assets deemed to have been obtained from crime.

In this context, 19 residences, 9 plots of land, 1 workplace, 31 motor vehicles, and a total of 32 companies were seized.

News Source: 12punto