17.05.2026 14:00
The money movements regarding Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who was detained in the Adana-based illegal gambling and money laundering investigation, have entered the investigation file. In MASAK examinations, approximately 100 billion TL and 2 billion dollars worth of suspicious money traffic were detected. The file stated that about 37.7 million TL was transferred from Kütahyalı's accounts, and over 35 million TL entered his accounts.
In an operation conducted across 21 provinces centered in Adana targeting illegal gambling, qualified fraud, bribery, and money laundering, the money movements of journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who was detained, were entered into the investigation file. MASAK investigations revealed a money flow of millions of lira.
Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Bureau of Terror Financing and Money Laundering Crimes, an operation was conducted against the crimes of "Establishing an organization to commit a crime," "Illegal gambling," "Qualified fraud using information systems," "Bribery," and "Laundering proceeds of crime."
Based on MASAK reports, technical and physical surveillance studies, bank transactions, digital material examinations, crypto asset analyses, and HTS records, it was determined that the suspects acted as an organized criminal organization and laundered income obtained through illegal gambling and phishing methods via electronic money institutions, bank accounts, virtual POS systems, exchange offices, jewelers, shell companies, and crypto asset systems.
100 BILLION TL AND 2 BILLION DOLLAR MONEY MOVEMENT
In MASAK analyses and financial reviews, approximately 100 billion TL and approximately 2 billion dollars in suspicious money movements were detected. In the investigation file, the organization was assessed to be a professional financial crime organization operating at national and international levels.
It was stated that evidence was obtained indicating that middle and senior-level managers working at some private banks played a role in layering processes of crime proceeds within the banking system and assisted in neutralizing block and security processes. Additionally, it was alleged that some police personnel performed queries regarding arrest and detention orders against suspects in exchange for bribes and leaked information about operational processes.
MONEY MOVEMENTS IN KÜTAHYALI'S ACCOUNT IN THE FILE
It was stated in the prosecutor's file that Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı was not merely a passive account holder. According to the file, approximately 37.7 million TL was transferred from Kütahyalı's account to accounts assessed to be used for layering purposes.
It was noted that from accounts within the same structure, approximately 15.7 million TL was received into Kütahyalı's account. Additionally, in analyses of e-money and payment institutions, it was found that a total of 35 million 201 thousand 344 TL was deposited into Kütahyalı's accounts from 6 different institutions between 2022 and 2024.
It was stated that these money movements, when evaluated together with the organization's general working system, were not considered normal individual money traffic.
ALLEGATION OF SPECIAL SOFTWARE AND VIRTUAL POS NETWORK
Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that the organization established special software infrastructures and panel systems, provided financial infrastructure to illegal gambling sites, and conducted money transfer organizations through electronic money institutions and virtual POS networks.
It was recorded that the suspects circulated crime proceeds within the multi-layered financial system, actively used crypto asset systems, and carried out cash conversion transactions through jewelers and exchange offices.
DETENTION ORDER FOR 198 SUSPECTS
Within the scope of the investigation, a detention order was issued for 198 suspects, including 3 bank managers, 8 police personnel, 4 lawyers, and journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı.
In simultaneous raids on 228 addresses in 21 provinces, 161 suspects were detained. It was reported that efforts continue to capture suspects who were not found at their addresses.
Within the scope of the operation, a trustee was appointed to 3 electronic money payment institutions, 3 jewelers, and 1 exchange office, while 221 real estate properties, 120 vehicles, and 3 boats were confiscated. Additionally, access was blocked to 8,500 illegal gambling and casino sites assessed to be used for circulating crime proceeds.
DETAINED TOGETHER WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADER
It was learned that Selahattin Akın Uzun, alleged to be the organization's leader, and Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı were taken to Adana after being detained in Istanbul. Speaking to journalists after a forensic medicine check, Kütahyalı said, "I'm fine, dad. There’s no such money movement on my part. There’s a misunderstanding. We’ll find out."
"I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THESE CRIMES"
It was reported that Kütahyalı, who denied the allegations during his questioning at the police station, said: "The said money movement is money sent against my receivables. It was sent as payment for a debt. I have no connection with the mentioned crimes."
Seven of the suspects, whose procedures at the Adana Provincial Police Department were completed, were released. Another 154 suspects, including Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, were referred to the courthouse.