In an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into nine illegal betting sites, 30 suspects were detained across 12 provinces centred on Istanbul. Searches seized server passwords, pre-written texts and digital materials.
According to the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) report, transaction volume of 4.1 billion lira was found in the suspects' accounts in 2023-2026. A freeze was placed on 505 bank accounts and 82 crypto asset accounts belonging to the suspects. Simultaneous searches were carried out at 32 addresses as part of the operation.
