In an Istanbul-based operation, suspects accused of using AI-powered programs to engage in illegal gambling were apprehended.
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Police conducted a large-scale crackdown on illegal gambling and betting activities by launching simultaneous raids across 35 provinces. A total of 108 people accused of committing crimes using AI-powered programs and managing organized betting networks were detained.
Within the scope of the operation, access to 5,151 illegal gambling and betting websites was blocked. The operation targeted branches of Istanbul-based organized crime networks operating across various provinces, and was hailed as a significant step in the ongoing fight against cyber gambling and the illegal betting market.
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Police conducted simultaneous operations in 35 provinces against artificial intelligence-supported illegal betting networks. 108 suspects were detained and access to 5,151 illegal betting sites was blocked.
The targeting of organized betting networks' online operations demonstrates the scale of the illegal gambling market and creates expectations for increased oversight in online payment systems. The acceleration of Turkish banks' efforts to block such transactions is likely to increase the possibility of temporary disruptions in some digital payment methods.
3 independent sources corroborated this