Turkey Finds TRY2.15B Account Movements in Illegal-Betting Case

Turkish authorities have started a new illegal-betting investigation involving 24 suspects across seven provinces. MASAK identified TRY2.155 billion ($44.2 million) in account movements linked to the case.

The operation was centered in Kırklareli and also covered Istanbul, Zonguldak, Niğde, Eskişehir, Rize and Trabzon. Turkey’s Interior Ministry announced the operation on September 24.

The ministry said gendarmerie units worked with MASAK and prosecutors during the investigation. Authorities allege that the suspects operated illegal betting websites and helped transfer money connected to the activity.

The TRY2.155 billion figure covers account movements reviewed during the investigation. It was not reported as betting revenue, operator turnover or seized funds.

Seven Provinces Included in Investigation

The operation was led by Kırklareli gendarmerie units with support from cybercrime and organised crime teams. Authorities did not disclose the names of the websites involved or provide a breakdown of the account movements.

Dividing the reported amount by the number of suspects gives about TRY89.8 million ($1.8 million) per person. The calculation only shows the average amount reviewed across the group and does not indicate individual transactions or alleged profit.

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Two Turkey Cases Report TRY6B in Account Movements

The Kırklareli investigation was announced one day after another illegal-betting case in Turkey. On September 23, authorities reported TRY3.915 billion ($80.1 million) in account movements linked to 37 suspects in a separate Şanlıurfa-led operation.

The two investigations are not connected in the official announcements. Together, they represent TRY6.07 billion ($124.3 million) in account movements reviewed across two cases and 61 suspects between September 23 and September 24.

TRY amounts converted to USD using the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey indicative USD/TRY exchange rate for September 24, 2026.