14.05.2026 09:20
Journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı was detained at his home in Istanbul as part of an illegal gambling operation based in Adana.
Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı was taken into custody at his home in Istanbul as part of an illegal gambling operation.
MINISTER GÜRLEK: A HEAVY BLOW TO ILLEGAL GAMBLING
Commenting on the operation, Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said, "Within the scope of the comprehensive investigation coordinated by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; a heavy blow has been dealt to a multi-layered criminal organization targeting our nation's peace and economy through simultaneous operations carried out in 21 provinces against 200 suspects for crimes of illegal gambling, qualified fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) reports, technical and physical surveillance efforts, and obtained evidence clearly reveal the extent of our struggle, showing that approximately 100 billion TL and 2 billion dollars of criminal proceeds have been laundered within the financial system."
"WE WILL NEVER COMPROMISE"
Stating that the operations will continue, Minister Gürlek said, "The resolute stance of our Ministries of Justice, Interior, and Treasury and Finance, acting shoulder to shoulder with great coordination, is the clearest indication that we will never compromise against financial crime organizations and illegal gambling networks. I thank our Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and Adana Provincial Police Department for this patiently and diligently conducted operation. We will continue our fight against all forms of criminal structures targeting our citizens' hard-earned income and future with the same unwavering will."
WHO IS RASIM OZAN KÜTAHYALI?
Born on April 30, 1981, in Izmir, Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı is known as a columnist and television commentator.
Starting his media career as a writer, Kütahyalı began his columns on May 17, 2008. Throughout his career, he has worked for many newspapers and media organizations.
Frequently making headlines with his comments on television programs, Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı has drawn public attention for years with his evaluations on sports, politics, and current events.
Sometimes making news with his private life, Kütahyalı ended his 13-year marriage to journalist Nagehan Alçı by mutual agreement on October 3, 2023.