Virtual gift game on TikTok revealed! Simultaneous raid in 8 provinces
11 suspects were caught in simultaneous operations in 8 provinces, 3 suspects are fugitives
Quick Look
- Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that more than 1.9 billion liras were attempted to be laundered through social media phenomena.
- With the operation carried out in 8 provinces, 11 suspects were caught and 3 suspects are fugitives.
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Why It Matters
The investigation is carried out within the scope of Law No. 7258 and MASAK data for the last 6 years have been examined.
According to the statement made by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the work was carried out by the Ankara Provincial Gendarmerie Command KOM Branch Directorate and the Intelligence Branch Directorate within the scope of the investigation into the crimes of opposition to Law No. 7258 and laundering of assets resulting from crime.
As a result of the studies, it was determined that the proceeds obtained from illegal betting and other crimes were attempted to be laundered through social media phenomena broadcasting live on the social media platform called TikTok. It was determined that the suspects sent virtual gifts of high financial value to the publishers under the name of donations, and these gifts were transferred to their accounts via the application by the publishers. It was revealed that after a certain commission deduction, the remaining amounts were returned to the suspects via cash or bank transfer.
6-YEAR MONEY MOVEMENT EXCEEDED 1.9 BILLION LIRAS
Within the scope of the investigation, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) data of 14 suspects for the last 6 years were examined. During the investigation, it was determined that there was a total of 1 billion 928 million 362 thousand 722 lira and 98 kuruş money movement belonging to the suspects.
On the other hand, it was determined that jewelery was purchased from jewelers with the proceeds of crime, and that the income in question was tried to be inserted into the financial system and taken abroad.
SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN 8 PROVINCES
In line with the evidence obtained, a simultaneous operation was organized in Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Manisa, Istanbul, Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep and Hakkari on November 10. While 11 suspects were captured during the operations, it was reported that efforts to capture the 3 fugitive suspects continue.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Efforts to catch 3 fugitive suspects will continue
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the fugitive 3 suspects?
- Was the whole or part of the total amount attempted to be laundered detected?
- What legal action will be taken against captured suspects?
