Turkey detains 111 in illegal betting and money laundering probe
Raids across 41 provinces led to the seizure of bank and crypto accounts, vehicles and land as authorities targeted financial flows tied to unlicensed gambling activity.
Raids across 41 provinces led to the seizure of bank and crypto accounts, vehicles and land as authorities targeted financial flows tied to unlicensed gambling activity.
Police seized ₹675,000 ($7,900) in cash, vehicles and phones during the operation before the case was transferred to another local station for investigation.
The Ministry of the Interior plans amendments to let recipients, not just registered buyers, claim winnings while keeping age and identification checks in place.
The penalty follows an investigation into a customer who lost substantial sums across several operators, with the regulator citing gaps in anti-money laundering controls and suspicious transaction reporting.
The lower house of Russia’s Federal Assembly has given its final approval to legislation establishing a gambling zone in the Republic of Altai.
Updated analysis to February 2026 suggests no sustained rise in engagement with illegal gambling websites, even after revised assumptions around VPN use.
Proposal to create a national support program for gambling addiction could bypass committees and move straight to plenary vote.
Influencer Raphael Sousa Oliveira accused of acting as a media operator in scheme involving illegal bets, raffles and money laundering.
Sector representatives tell Senate that legal uncertainty is threatening thousands of jobs and blocking digital growth.
Supplier reports slight revenue decline despite strong LatAm growth and expansion plans in Brazil and Colombia.