09.10.2026 18:01
An operation was carried out in Istanbul against a network assessed to have laundered illegal betting revenues through accounts belonging to a jeweler in Arnavutköy. It was determined that approximately 150 million lira was transferred to the jeweler's accounts, while $378,350 intended to be delivered by hand was seized. 12 suspects were detained, and 7 apartments, 11 vehicles, and 3 motorcycles were confiscated.
Teams of the Istanbul Police Department's Cyber Crime Combating Branch Directorate carried out an operation targeting suspects alleged to have mediated the laundering of money obtained from illegal betting. Twelve detained suspects were referred to the courthouse.
150 MILLION LIRA TO THE JEWELER'S ACCOUNTS
In the work carried out under the coordination of the Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that approximately 150 million lira, assessed to have been obtained from illegal betting activities, was transferred to the accounts of a jeweler operating in Arnavutköy.
378 THOUSAND DOLLARS SEIZED DURING DELIVERY
The teams determined that 378,350 dollars linked to the money transfers would be delivered by hand. The police, who took action during the delivery, seized the money and caught 1 suspect. In the ongoing work, 11 more suspects were detained, bringing the number of suspects in custody to 12.
7 APARTMENTS AND 11 VEHICLES SEIZED
During the operation, 7 apartments, 11 vehicles, 3 motorcycles, and bank accounts assessed to have been obtained from the crime were seized. Digital materials were also seized.
The 12 caught suspects were referred to Gaziosmanpaşa Courthouse after their processing.
“WE ALSO TARGET FINANCIAL NETWORKS”
In a statement made on its social media account regarding the operation, the Istanbul Police Department said, “We target not only the activities of illegal betting networks, but also their financial networks.” The statement noted that cyber patrols are on duty 24/7.