345 Illegal Betting Sites Detected
Quick Look
- In the studies carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Cyber Crimes Branch Directorate, 345 illegal betting sites, 110 different payment methods and 1,200 IBANs were detected.
- During cyber investigations, approximately 98 thousand websites used in connection with illegal betting were identified and a judicial decision was taken to block access to these sites.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Illegal betting sites are regularly detected in Izmir and other provinces within the scope of the fight against cybercrime. Such sites usually try to make illegal profits by making financial transactions through payment method and IBAN information.
345 ILLEGAL BETTING SITES WERE DETECTED
In the studies carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Cyber Crimes Branch Directorate, 345 illegal betting sites, 110 different payment methods and 1,200 IBANs were detected.
Cyber investigations also identified approximately 98 thousand websites used in connection with illegal betting. A judicial decision was made to block access to these sites.
"WE WILL NOT ALLOW ILLEGAL BETTING NETWORKS"
Minister Gürlek thanked the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command and all public officials who carried out the operation.
Gürlek stated that those who try to turn the excitement of sports into illegal income will not be allowed and gave the message that the fight against illegal betting networks and criminal proceeds will be continued with determination.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Operations against illegal betting sites will continue and more sites will be detected.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who are the operators of the 345 illegal betting sites identified?
- How much financial movement was made through these sites?
- What is the full list of 98 thousand websites blocked?
