14 arrested in Turkey over 1.7 billion lira illegal betting operation

Fourteen out of 19 suspects detained in an illegal betting operation across seven Turkish provinces have been arrested. Investigations revealed that they facilitated money transactions totaling 1.7 billion Turkish liras.

Operativ Media reports, citing TRT Haber.

According to the report, the operation was conducted as part of an investigation led by the Osmaniye Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

The suspects allegedly provided bank and cryptocurrency accounts for illegal gambling operations and facilitated money transfers.

Following raids in Osmaniye, Adana, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaras, Mersin, Konya, and Manisa, 14 of those detained were remanded in custody by court order, while five were released under judicial supervision.