Turkish banks warn customers about illegal gambling and payment risks
Banks in Türkiye, including Ziraat Bankası, Türkiye İş and Garanti BBVA, have begun warning customers about unlicensed gambling sites and related transfers, reportedly as part of an action plan outlined by Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç. The reported plan would require banks to block payments to and from such businesses, flag them to authorities and provide account details requested by law enforcement within 10 days.
The reported measures could require banks to block gambling-related transfers and supply account information to investigators.