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Turkish police use AVCI system in illegal betting raids across 39 provinces

Enforcement & compliance

Turkish police used the AVCI system in raids across 39 provinces on 3 November, targeting 194 suspects in an illegal betting investigation. Prosecutors said 121 were jailed pending trial, 45 were released under judicial supervision and three without restrictions; authorities said the system helped identify suspected networks.

The investigation shows how authorities are using digital communications analysis in enforcement against suspected illegal betting networks.

Earlier fines and penalties by MASAK

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedTRY 3,484,000,000Aydın prosecutors refer 37 suspected illegal bettors to court in TurkeyNot stated
Not namedNot statedTurkish authorities detain 547 in operation targeting cybercrime and illegal gamblingNot stated
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
Not namedNot statedIstanbul prosecutors send 17 Turkish club executives to court in betting probeNot stated

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