15.07.2026 09:20
159 suspects were detained in an illegal gambling operation organized in 25 provinces centered in Van. Approximately 5 billion TL in transactions were detected in the suspects' accounts.
In an illegal gambling operation conducted across 25 provinces centered on Van, 159 suspects were detained. It was determined that approximately 5 billion TL in account movements occurred in the suspects' bank accounts.
THEY WERE MONITORED FOR A LONG TIME
As part of the illegal gambling investigation led by the Van Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an operation was carried out on July 13 following an extended period of technical and physical surveillance.
159 SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY
In the operation conducted by the Provincial Police Department across 25 provinces centered on Van, 159 suspects were detained on charges of 'establishing an organization to commit crimes and being a member of an established organization', violating Law No. 7258 (illegal gambling), and 'laundering assets derived from crime'.
Numerous digital materials were also seized during the operations. It was reported that the examination of the seized computers, mobile phones, and digital storage devices is ongoing.
5 BILLION TL IN MONETARY MOVEMENTS
In initial evaluations based on data from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), it was stated that approximately 5 billion TL in monetary traffic was detected.
It was noted that the suspects' procedures at the police department are continuing.