21.05.2026 09:32
Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, arrested within the scope of an illegal betting investigation, has had his prison changed. It was learned that Kütahyalı, who was detained in Adana, was transferred to Maltepe Prison in Istanbul.
A new development has occurred regarding journalist and television commentator Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who was arrested as part of an illegal betting investigation. It was reported that Kütahyalı, who was held in Adana Kürkçüler E-Type Prison, has been transferred to Maltepe Prison in Istanbul.
According to journalist İhsan Yalçın's report, the transfer was carried out as part of security and investigation processes. After the prison change, attention has turned to new developments in the investigation.
ARRESTED IN THE BETTING OPERATION
As part of an operation conducted across 21 provinces centered in Adana, legal actions were taken against numerous individuals on charges of "illegal betting," "qualified fraud," "bribery," and "money laundering." Within the scope of the operation, Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, along with Selahattin Akın Uzun, who is alleged to be the leader of a criminal organization, were arrested. It has been learned that the financial dimension of the investigation is ongoing with extensive examinations.
MINISTRY EMPHASIZES MASAK
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek stated in a statement regarding the investigation that there is a serious financial monitoring process behind the operation. Gürlek noted that the process is progressing entirely in line with MASAK reports.
Highlighting that Kütahyalı came under scrutiny due to his money movements, Gürlek said that allegations of transferring money to and acting as an intermediary for illegal betting sites are being investigated.
ALLEGATION OF "MONEY TRAFFIC TO ILLEGAL BETTING SITES"
In his statement, Minister Gürlek said, "There is a major operation being conducted by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The process is entirely dependent on MASAK reports. He has been caught in MASAK's monitoring during money movements. There are allegations such as sending money to illegal betting sites and acting as an intermediary."