Millions moved through dormant accounts: Betting operation

In an investigation conducted into illegal betting in Kırıkkale, 4 different "dormant bank accounts" with a transaction volume of approximately 76 million TL were placed under scrutiny.

In the operations carried out by the Provincial Police Department's Cyber Crimes Branch under the coordination of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was assessed that the accounts in question may have mediated the transfer of money for illegal betting.

With an operation conducted by police teams, suspects identified as S.B.H., H.C.Y., and M.Y.A. were apprehended and taken into custody. During searches conducted at the suspects' residences, various digital materials were seized.

Of the suspects who were referred to the courthouse following their procedures at the police station, H.C.Y. and M.Y.A. were released under judicial control conditions, while S.B.H. was arrested by the court.

In a statement made by the police, it was stated, "Our fight against crime and criminals will continue with determination through our virtual patrols conducted in the cyber homeland."

News Source: İHA