Illegal betting and fraud operation in 3 provinces based in Bitlis: 12 arrests
Quick Look
- 20 suspects were caught in the illegal betting and qualified fraud operation carried out in Bitlis-based Manisa and Batman.
- While 12 of the suspects who were referred to the courthouse were arrested, a judicial control order was issued for 7 of them.
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Why It Matters
Under the coordination of the Hizan Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation is being carried out against suspects who launder illegal betting and fraudulent money using the bank accounts of people over the age of 18.
The work was initiated within the scope of the investigation carried out by the teams of the Provincial Police Department's Anti-Cyber Crimes Branch and the Intelligence Branch Directorate under the coordination of the Hizan Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
In the studies carried out, an operation was carried out against those who purchased bank accounts belonging to people over the age of 18 and tried to launder the money obtained from 'Illegal betting' and 'Qualified fraud' crimes through these accounts.
In the operation carried out simultaneously in Bitlis-centered Manisa and Batman provinces, 20 suspects were caught. During the teams' searches at the addresses, a large number of digital materials and documents were seized.
12 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED
While 12 of the suspects, who were referred to the courthouse after their procedures at the police station, were arrested by the court, judicial control measures were taken against 7 suspects.
One person was released after his statement at the prosecutor's office.
Open Questions
- What is the total amount of money involved in the operation?
