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Aydın prosecutors refer 37 suspected illegal bettors to court in Turkey

Enforcement & compliance

Aydın prosecutors referred 37 people to court after gendarmerie procedures in an investigation into suspected illegal betting in Turkey. MASAK identified 3.484 billion Turkish lira in transactions linked to 40 suspects; three people remain sought, and authorities imposed interim restrictions on 467 bank accounts, four crypto-asset accounts and four cars.

A black and white view of a courtroom with many people sitting at desks.

The case includes account restrictions and transaction activity spanning 14 provinces, relevant to operators monitoring enforcement risks in Turkey.

Earlier fines and penalties by MASAK

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedTurkish authorities investigate 177 people in illegal betting and money laundering operationNot stated
Not namedNot statedTurkey expands illegal gambling enforcement towards payments and communications networksNot stated

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