'Illegal betting' operation based in Kırıkkale: 17 suspects in courthouse

Within the scope of the investigation carried out under the coordination of the Kırıkkale Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a simultaneous operation was carried out at 27 addresses determined in Kırıkkale, Ankara, Izmir, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Antalya, Elazığ and Kayseri the previous day.

During the operation, 17 of the 21 suspects for whom a detention order was issued were caught and detained. While it was determined that one of the suspects was in prison for another crime, it was stated that efforts to capture the others continued.

TRANSACTION VOLUME OF 1 BILLION 219 MILLION LIRAS

In the investigations carried out within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that the total financial transaction volume of the suspects between 2021 and 2025 was 1 billion 219 million 242 thousand 883 liras.

As a result of the examination of Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) reports, communication records, financial analyzes and digital materials, it was determined that the suspects carried out illegal betting activities, unlawfully seized personal data and tried to launder the proceeds of crime.

ASSETS WERE SEIZED

Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that B.H., who is considered to be the owner of the illegal betting panel and the leader of the organization, as well as other suspects, took on different duties such as panel management, money transfers, bank account provision and technical support.

Movable and immovable properties, as well as accounts in banks and payment institutions, were seized upon the allegation that the suspects acquired assets for themselves and their family members with the proceeds considered to have been obtained from crime. 17 suspects, whose procedures were completed at the police station, were sent to the courthouse after their health checks.