Operation against illegal betting sites before the derby
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Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced that 345 illegal betting sites, 1,200 bank accounts and approximately 98 thousand websites were detected as a result of the operation carried out under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office before the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby.
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Why It Matters
The operation was carried out within the scope of combating illegal betting and money laundering.
An operation was carried out against illegal betting sites before the derby.
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek gave the message that the fight against illegal betting and money laundering is continuing with determination.
Gürlek stated that, in this context, a comprehensive operation was carried out under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in order to interrupt the money traffic directed to illegal betting sites before the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş match.
The studies identified 345 illegal betting sites, 110 different payment methods, 1,200 IBANs, and approximately 98 thousand websites used in connection with illegal betting.
1200 BANK ACCOUNTS WERE SEIZED
A judicial decision was made to block access to approximately 98 thousand websites. 1,200 bank accounts belonging to 1,048 real and legal persons who were found to be used in illegal betting activities and laundering of crime proceeds were seized.
An investigation was launched against those concerned for the crimes of violating Law No. 7258 and laundering assets resulting from crime.
Open Questions
- How much does the operation cost?
- How much money was blocked from the identified accounts?
- When will the results of the investigation against those involved be announced?
