30 detained in operation against illegal betting sites: 4.1 billion in transactions detected

As part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Organized Crime Investigation Bureau, an operation was carried out across 12 provinces, centered in Istanbul, targeting illegal betting activities. 30 suspects were apprehended in the operation.

As a result of the work by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command Cybercrime Combat Branch teams, it was assessed that the suspects provided services to 9 illegal betting sites named Grandpashabet, Ramadabet, Merit Royalbet, Superbet, Maxwin, Asusbet, Venombet, Verabet, and Mersobahis.

The investigation determined that the suspects held roles within these structures as managers, financial officers, live support personnel, technical staff, and payment officers.

4.1 BILLION LIRA MOVEMENT IN ACCOUNTS

According to the MASAK report, a total transaction volume of 4.1 billion liras was identified in the accounts belonging to the suspects between 2023 and 2026.

Simultaneous raids were conducted on September 29 in Istanbul, as well as in İzmir, Antalya, Muğla, Ankara, Denizli, Van, Hatay, Mersin, Iğdır, Ağrı, and Manisa, with the aim of apprehending the suspects and ending the illegal betting activities. Searches were carried out at a total of 32 addresses.

During the searches at the addresses, numerous server passwords belonging to the betting sites, prepared scripts used by call center employees to communicate with customers, and various digital materials were seized.

Action was also taken regarding assets assessed to have been obtained through crime within the scope of the investigation. Blocks were placed on 505 bank accounts and 82 crypto asset wallets belonging to the 30 suspects.

It was reported that the investigation is continuing in a multi-faceted manner.

News Source: 12punto