Illegal betting operation in 2 provinces based in Burdur: 566 million TL transaction volume

During the illegal betting operation organized in 2 provinces centered in Burdur, it was determined that the suspects had a total transaction volume of 566 million TL in their accounts and that the accounts were used for money transfers within the organizational structure.

While 11 suspects were caught and taken into custody during the operation, efforts are continuing to capture 3 suspects.

The investigation carried out by Burdur Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams under the coordination of the Bucak Chief Public Prosecutor's Office within the framework of the crime of "Opposition to the Law No. 7258 on the Regulation of Betting and Games of Chance in Football and Other Sports Competitions" has been expanded.

As part of the investigation, it was determined that the suspects had a total transaction volume of 566 million TL in their bank and financial accounts.

As a result of the studies carried out by the teams, it was determined that the accounts in question were used as tools for money transfers within an organizational structure, and an operation decision was made against 14 suspects.

Thereupon, a simultaneous operation was organized in two provinces, centered in Burdur and including Antalya.

A total of 14 suspects were targeted in the operation, 12 in Burdur and 2 in Antalya. As part of the operation carried out by the gendarmerie teams, 11 suspects were caught and detained.

A large amount of digital material was seized during searches at the suspects' residences.

It was learned that efforts are continuing to capture the 3 suspects who are on the run.