Minister Tunç's first statement regarding the illegal betting investigation in which famous figures were detained.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has identified the identities of 20 suspects, including social media influencers and some famous names, in the investigation regarding the allegation of promoting illegal gambling.

Among the suspects who are alleged to have appeared in illegal gambling advertisements are singer Serdar Ortaç, presenter Mehmet Ali Erbil, former football player Batuhan Karadeniz, social media influencers İbrahim Yılmaz, Muzaffer Zorbey Erkoçlar, Sefa Caner Sarıçam, and Russian and Turkish citizen Aleksander Mensikof.

In an operation carried out by the Istanbul Police Department, 16 suspects, including Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç, were detained. The police's efforts to capture the other suspects are ongoing.

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç also made statements regarding the illegal gambling investigation in which famous names were detained. 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 actions will be taken."