Under the coordination of the Çankırı Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams conducted an investigation into suspects identified as facilitating illegal betting.
An examination by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) found total transaction volumes of 2 billion 410 million 127 thousand 884 liras in connection with the accounts of 47 people between January 1, 2024, and May 20, 2026.
Simultaneous operation in 19 provinces
Following the investigation, a simultaneous operation was conducted in 19 provinces, centered in Çankırı and including Hatay, Ankara, Mersin, Istanbul, Antalya, İzmir, Diyarbakır and Mardin.
A total of 39 suspects were detained in the operations. Two of the suspects were abroad, while arrest warrants seeking the detention of eight suspects were issued.
After completing procedures at the gendarmerie, the 39 suspects were referred to the courthouse.