28.02.2025 19:50
In an operation centered in Kahramanmaraş, 8 individuals were arrested for illegally profiting from betting by using the identity information of earthquake victims. It was determined that the suspects had conducted money transfers totaling 200 million lira.
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A person who went to the police station in Kahramanmaraş 10 months ago reported that an account had been opened in his name without his knowledge.
SPECIAL TEAM ESTABLISHED
While the police initiated an investigation regarding the complaint, complaints about accounts being opened without their knowledge began to increase. In response, a special team was established in the Cyber Crime Department.
IDENTITY INFORMATION FOR 1000 LIRA GIFT VOUCHER
The special team, which identified the complainants as earthquake victims, found in their investigation that 1000 lira gift vouchers were distributed in container cities, and those distributing the vouchers collected all identity information of the earthquake victims under the pretext of recording, and also took photos and videos to send to the benefactor. The special team examined the accounts opened in the names of 260 earthquake victims using their identity information and determined that the accounts were used on illegal betting sites, with a total of 200 million lira in money transfers occurring.
8 PEOPLE DETAINED
As a result of 10 months of work, 8 individuals whose identity and address information were identified were detained in simultaneous operations carried out in Kahramanmaraş, Adana, Artvin, and Ankara. Many digital materials were seized during the searches conducted at the addresses. The suspects were referred to the courthouse after their interrogations at the police station.
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