Illegal betting operation across 14 provinces: 38 detained, two fugitives sought

A coordinated operation against illegal betting was carried out simultaneously in 14 provinces under the coordination of the Aydın Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The raids were conducted by teams from the Aydın Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Cyber Crimes Unit.

The operation targeted 40 suspects at 40 addresses in Adana, Niğde, Antalya, Diyarbakır, Osmaniye, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Çorum, Kayseri, Ankara, Mersin, Bursa, and Balıkesir. According to Muğla Yenigün, 33 suspects were detained and seven remained at large.

“The suspects' bank accounts showed a total transaction volume of 3 billion 484 million lira.”

Çağdaş Kocaeli reported that 38 suspects were detained and sent to court, while two fugitives are still being sought. Of the 40 suspects, 35 were men and five were women.

Financial analysis revealed a total transaction volume of 3 billion 484 million lira in the suspects' bank accounts. Authorities applied precautionary measures on 467 bank accounts, four cryptocurrency accounts, and four vehicles.

Searches at the suspects' addresses resulted in the seizure of mobile phones, SIM cards, laptops, USB drives, and hard disks. The exact number of seized items differs between the two reports.

The two fugitives remain wanted as the investigation continues. No further details on upcoming court proceedings were provided.