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…