In the illegal betting operation, Mehmet Ali Erbil was referred to the court with a request for arrest.

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The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the crime of "encouraging illegal gambling" on social media. In the investigation, the identities of 20 suspects, including social media influencers and some famous names, have been identified.

MEHMET ALİ ERBİL DETAINED

Following this, teams took action and conducted operations at the identified addresses. In the operation, 20 suspects, including Mehmet Ali Erbil, were detained.

16 SUSPECTS SENT TO COURT

As part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the allegation of encouraging illegal gambling, 16 suspects, including Serdar Ortaç and Mehmet Ali Erbil, who were detained, were sent to court.

REQUEST FOR ERBIL'S ARREST

After giving his statement at the courthouse, Mehmet Ali Erbil was referred to the court with a request for arrest.

MINISTER TUNÇ: IF THERE IS A SUSPICION OF CRIME, NECESSARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN

Regarding the detention of famous individuals in the illegal gambling investigation, a question was directed to Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç. Evaluating the investigation, Minister Tunç stated, "There is an investigation initiated by the judiciary regarding the allegation of illegal gambling. As a result of the investigation, individuals will defend themselves. If there is a strong suspicion of a crime, necessary action will be taken."