Turkish authorities have detained 39 people suspected of acting as intermediaries in organizing illegal gambling and betting operations during a nationwide operation across 19 provinces.

The operation was carried out as part of an investigation into suspected illegal betting networks, TRT Haber reports.

According to an investigation by Türkiye’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), suspicious transactions totaling 2.41 billion Turkish liras (around $68 million) passed through the accounts of 47 suspects between January 1, 2024, and May 20, 2026.

Searches and arrests were conducted in several provinces, including Çankırı, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya.

All 39 detained suspects have been referred to court, while arrest warrants have been issued for eight additional suspects. Two of those wanted are believed to be abroad.