Illegal betting operation in Istanbul and Muğla: 9 detained, 10 suspects still being sought.

Illegal betting operation in Istanbul and Muğla: 9 detained, 10 suspects still being sought.

06.07.2026 10:20

In Istanbul and Muğla, 9 out of 19 suspects identified for operating illegal gambling via 'pusulabet.com' have been detained, while search efforts continue for the 10 fugitives.

In illegal betting operations organized in Istanbul and Muğla, 9 people were taken into custody, while efforts to capture 10 fugitive suspects are ongoing.

Under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism and Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau, proceedings were initiated against a total of 19 suspects identified as participating in illegal betting activities via the website "pusulabet.com" and its extensions, based on technical and physical surveillance conducted by security forces and evidence obtained from various institutions.

SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN TWO PROVINCES

Within this scope, during simultaneous operations in Istanbul and Muğla, 9 individuals were captured and taken into custody, while efforts to capture the 10 fugitive suspects continue.

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