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Turkish police arrested 59 people in a crackdown on illegal online betting, seizing $528 million in illicit funds.
Turkish authorities have arrested 59 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting illegal online betting, with operations in Mersin, Sivas, Bursa, Istanbul, Adana, and Manisa.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the arrests, noting 34 in custody and 25 under judicial control.
Authorities seized evidence of illegal betting websites and unlawful money transfers totaling 22 billion Turkish lira (~$528 million) over nine months.
Gambling is heavily restricted in Türkiye, with casinos banned since 1998 and non-state online gambling illegal since 2006.
A health ministry survey found 10.1% of adults have gambled, with rising use among youth.
The government also shut down 30 social media accounts promoting unlicensed betting, part of a broader campaign that blocked over 233,000 illegal gambling sites in 2024.
Similar actions are underway in the Netherlands, where influencers face fines for promoting unlicensed gambling.
La policía turca arrestó a 59 personas en una ofensiva contra las apuestas ilegales en línea, confiscando 528 millones de dólares en fondos ilícitos.