Betting Ops

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…