30 people detained in Turkey over Golbet and Hasbet case

In Turkey, coordinated by the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office, simultaneous raids were carried out in Istanbul, Şanlıurfa, Antalya, and Ağrı, where law enforcement detained 30 suspects in a case involving iGaming operators Golbet and Hasbet.

Operation against illegal betting in Turkey

The operation was conducted under the coordination of the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office with the involvement of cybercrime units.

Geography of the detentions

Simultaneous raids took place in Istanbul, Şanlıurfa, Antalya, and Ağrı.

How Golbet and Hasbet operated

According to investigators, the suspects used offline locations to facilitate betting through the operators’ websites.

Locations used for deposits and bets

The scheme involved cafes, real estate offices, and mobile shops, where deposits were collected and bets were placed on behalf of clients.

“Closed-loop” method

Investigators point to the use of a so-called “closed-loop” scheme, where transactions were carried out through intermediaries.

Financial data and seizures

According to case materials, the total turnover across bank accounts of 34 individuals between 2022 and 2025 reached approximately $45 million.

Search results

During the operation across 10 locations, authorities seized weapons and numerous digital materials.

Next steps in the investigation

Some suspects remain at large, and efforts to locate and detain them are ongoing.