Betting Ops
Erdem - 17.06.25
Operation Launched Against Skin Gambling Sites and Streamers from Turkey
A major operation has been carried out against influencers streaming through overseas skin gambling sites, resulting in…
Erdem - 27.05.25
Turkish Authorities Seize Fintech Company Papara Over Alleged Role in Illegal Gambling
On May 27, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 13 individuals, including Ahmed Faruk Karslı, the founder and chairman…
Altan - 07.05.25
Former CFO of Turkish Gambling Don Halil Falyalı Shot Dead in the Netherlands
Cemil Önal, the former finance chief and confidant of notorious Turkish-Cypriot gambling boss Halil Falyalı, was gunned…
Altan - 30.04.25
Reports Link BetConstruct Owner Vigen Badalyan to Illegal Betting Empire in Turkiye
The OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project) team of journalists has uncovered details about the multi-million-dollar…
Erdem - 18.04.25
North Cypriot Don Is Dead But His Political Network and Illegal Gambling Empire Live On
In a series of investigative reports titled “Halil Falyalı is Alive” by journalist Ayşemden Akın, published on…
Erdem - 12.04.25
Turkish Journalists Detained After Reporting on Illegal Betting Networks
On April 10, 2025, Turkish journalists Murat Ağırel (Cumhuriyet) and Timur Soykan (BirGün) were detained by Istanbul…
Erdem - 15.03.25
Turkish E-Wallets Under Scrutiny: PayFix Seized, Papara Investigated Amid Illegal Betting Crackdowns
In a significant move against illegal online betting, Turkish authorities have seized PayFix, a prominent e-wallet service,…
Erdem - 26.02.25
Turkiye Launches Crackdown on Celebrities Promoting Illegal Gambling
In an escalating campaign against illegal gambling, Turkish authorities have turned their attention to a growing number…
Erdem - 20.02.25
Turkish Casino Streamer Detained in Montenegro Amid Illegal Gambling Investigation
Erkan Özmen was known in Turkey as “Ekrem Abi” and was known for making gambling videos. According…