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Illegal Betting Operation in 23 Provinces: 47 Suspects Detained
In illegal betting operations conducted in 23 provinces centered in Adana, 47 suspects were detained. Financial activity of 5 billion lira was detected in the suspects' accounts, and precautionary measures were applied to numerous assets.
In operations targeting illegal betting crimes conducted in 23 provinces centered in Adana, 47 suspects were detained. The Ministry of Interior announced that the operations were carried out by teams from the Adana Provincial Gendarmerie Command.
The operations took place not only in Adana but also in Istanbul, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Balıkesir, Batman, Bursa, Diyarbakır, Düzce, Gaziantep, Giresun, Hatay, İzmir, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Kocaeli, Kütahya, Ordu, Burdur, Sakarya, Kilis, and Mersin.
Investigations by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board revealed financial activity amounting to 5 billion lira in the suspects' accounts. Following these findings, it was stated that the individuals detained managed illegal betting websites' control panels through information systems and facilitated the transfer of proceeds from this crime.
Within the scope of the investigation, precautionary measures were also imposed on a front company and numerous movable and immovable assets. These included 23 residences, 29 vehicles, 13 plots of land, 4,742 bank accounts, and 6 cryptocurrency accounts.
The operation highlighted that financial transactions related to illegal betting traffic are under close scrutiny. Procedures regarding the detained suspects are ongoing.
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