25.05.2026 12:51
59 suspects were arrested in an illegal gambling operation conducted across 20 provinces centered in Antalya. A transaction volume of 11.4 billion lira was detected in the suspects' bank accounts and crypto assets.
Under the coordination of the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 59 suspects were arrested in an illegal betting operation conducted across 20 provinces centered in Antalya, as part of an investigation into 'violation of the law on organizing betting and games of chance in football and other competitions.' It was determined that the suspects had established 10 separate illegal betting offices in Antalya, and a total transaction volume and account movement of 11 billion 400 million liras was detected in their bank accounts and crypto assets.
As part of the investigation conducted by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into illegal betting activities, a detention decision was issued for 189 suspects across 20 provinces. Teams from the Antalya Provincial Police Department's Cyber Crimes Branch conducted a simultaneous operation on May 18, 2026, to apprehend the suspects.
SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION IN 20 PROVINCES
In the operation centered in Antalya, actions were taken against a total of 189 suspects. Within the scope of the operation, 121 suspects were detained, while it was learned that 17 suspects were in prison, 6 suspects were on military duty, and 3 suspects were abroad. It was determined that the suspects conducted illegal betting activities in an organized manner and had established 10 separate illegal betting offices in Antalya.
59 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
After their processing at the police station, 28 of the 138 suspects referred to the judicial authorities were released. While judicial control measures were imposed on 51 suspects, 59 suspects were arrested. During the examinations conducted as part of the investigation, a total transaction volume and account movement of 11 billion 400 million liras was detected in the bank accounts and crypto assets belonging to the suspects.