Betting Ops

Illegal Betting Crackdown Hits Turkey’s Fintech Industry

Erdem - 31.10.25

Illegal Betting Crackdown Hits Turkey’s Fintech Industry

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has temporarily suspended the operating licenses of Sipay…

Massive Scandal in Turkish Football: 152 Active Referees Found Betting on Matches

Erdem - 27.10.25

Massive Scandal in Turkish Football: 152 Active Referees Found Betting on Matches

A sweeping internal investigation by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has uncovered one of the biggest integrity…

Illegal Betting Operation

Altan - 22.10.25

3.6 Billion₺ Illegal Betting Operation in Istanbul Leads to 15 Arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced a major crackdown on illegal online betting operations, revealing…

475 Million Lira Transfer From Papara to Trabzonspor President Sparks Questions Over Shady Company Explanation

Altan - 14.10.25

$14 Million Transfer From Papara to Trabzonspor President Sparks Questions

Documents reveal that Ahmed Faruk Karslı, the owner of Papara — a digital payments company recently named…

Allegations of Illegal Betting and a 28-Year Prison Demand in the Papara Case

Erdem - 13.10.25

Allegations of Illegal Betting and a 28-Year Prison Demand in the Papara Case

Prosecutors in Turkey have filed an indictment against five executives of Papara, including its founder Ahmet Faruk…

Turkey Arrests 3 in Illegal Betting Operation Targeting 'Betting Baron'

Altan - 23.09.25

Turkey Arrests 3 in Illegal Betting Operation Targeting ‘Betting Baron’

A major crackdown on illegal betting and money laundering in Istanbul has led to the arrest of…

Entain’s Illegal Betting Operations in Turkey and Bribery Allegations

Erdem - 29.08.25

Entain’s Illegal Betting Operations in Turkey and Bribery Allegations

The UK has charged former GVC executives over fraud and bribery linked to Turkey-facing betting operations. Entain…

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…