Istanbul Police Department Busts Illegal Betting Organization

As part of the efforts of the Cyber ​​Crimes Combat Unit, a illegal betting organization operating in many districts, mainly in Esenler, and in Tekirdağ, has been identified. During the operations, it was determined that the suspects managed illegal betting activities in apartments called ‘financial houses’ in some sites and villas. It was understood that the individuals working in shifts in these houses managed panels integrated into betting sites, and the money obtained from the players was transferred to third-party bank accounts or crypto wallets. Additionally, it was found that different individuals’ cell phones and SIM cards were used, suspects communicated with each other using code names, and engaged in betting-related conversations.

1.2 Million Lira Money Traffic Detected

Analyses on bank accounts revealed an approximately 1.2 billion lira money traffic under illegal betting, with which 5 vehicles were purchased, and a business establishment was opened under the guise of a gallery to give a legal appearance to the money. Following the evidence collected, 86 individuals were detained in simultaneous operations carried out at specified addresses on July 4th. During the searches conducted in houses and workplaces, 3 handguns, approximately 20 kilograms of narcotics, 7 luxury watches, 1 million 48 thousand 650 lira in cash, 94 cell phones, 108 SIM cards, 24 laptops, 12 hard disks, 5 office phones, 5 flash drives, and various digital materials were seized.

Underwent Medical Checks

After completing the procedures at the police station, the suspects were taken to the Bayrampaşa State Hospital for medical checks early this morning. Following the health check at the hospital, the 86 suspects were referred to the courthouse.