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Turkish authorities arrest 233 in illegal betting investigation over TL18bn

Enforcement & compliance

Turkish authorities arrested 233 people after executing more than 400 arrest warrants in operations targeting suspected illegal sports-betting networks, according to the report. Investigators said the networks allegedly moved more than TL18bn in unlawful proceeds; a separate Antalya operation targeted 183 suspects over transactions exceeding TL11.3bn.

The arrests and asset investigations signal enforcement risk for suspected illegal betting networks and their payment channels.

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Turkish authorities investigate 177 people in illegal betting and money laundering operation

Turkish security forces conducted an operation concerning alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces. The report identified 177 people under investigation and named the Gendarmerie General Command, MASAK and public prosecutors as coordinating authorities.

Turkish security forces carried out an operation against alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces, according to a report. The operation was coordinated by the Gendarmerie General Command, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and public prosecutors. The report said 177 people are under judicial investigation.

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