15.03.2025 16:50
Professor Dr. Afşin Şahin, a faculty member at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, was a guest of host Abdurrahman Yazıcı in the Haberler.com studio. Providing information about the background of the illegal betting operation targeting Bankpozitif, Flash TV, and Payfix Payment Institution, Professor Şahin drew attention to the "Suspicion" detail in the relevant legal article.
As part of the illegal betting investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a detention order was issued against Erkan Kork, the owner of Bankpozitif, Flash TV, and Payfix Payment Institution, on the charge of leading an illegal betting organization. During the operation, raids were carried out against 59 suspects, and assets worth 6 billion 900 million TL were seized. Pozitifbank, Flash TV, and Payfix have also come under state control.
Prof. Dr. Afşin Şahin, a faculty member at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, was a guest of presenter Abdurrahman Yazıcı in the Haberler.com studio. Professor Şahin, who explained the preparation process of the operation, addressed the measures taken against illegal betting. He stated that new regulations have been added to the existing legal framework in Turkey.
"THE REGULATIONS MADE ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE EU"
Presenter Abdurrahman Yazıcı asked his guest about the legal basis of the operation. Prof. Dr. Afşin Şahin stated that there are various legal regulations in this regard, but with the recent changes, the legislation has been further expanded. He continued his explanation: "In recent years in Turkey, following the emergence of new technologies and algorithms such as quantum computers and artificial intelligence, there has been an increased need for new regulations, and the public has successfully implemented measures. When we look at the regulations made, we see that the process of compliance with the European Union and other international organizations has been completed."
"IN CASE OF STRONG SUSPICION, TMSF CAN BE APPOINTED AS A TRUSTEE TO COMPANIES"
"Especially the regulations regarding cryptocurrencies published by the Capital Markets Board in the Official Gazette on March 13, and the Cybersecurity Law proposal passed in the Parliament on March 12, are related to this. On February 4, 2025, the regulation introduced by Article 7 of Law No. 7539 adds two temporary articles to the previous law. Here, 'If there is strong suspicion, in case of strong suspicion, TMSF can be appointed as a trustee by court order. TMSF can also appoint a manager, provided that they act like a prudent merchant.'