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 of Papara, a […]
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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 down in the
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 betting business of
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 North Cypriot newspaper
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 police following allegations
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, and are currently
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 of social media
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 to a post