Trpos Ödeme Kuruluşu AŞ investigated for illegal betting and money laundering

Authorities in Istanbul have detained 24 suspects as part of an investigation into Trpos Ödeme Kuruluşu AŞ regarding illegal betting and money laundering. The investigation, conducted by the Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering Crimes Investigation Bureau, follows reports from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK).

Investigators found strong financial evidence suggesting that Trpos Ödeme Kuruluşu AŞ used its authorized payment infrastructure—including physical and virtual POS systems—to facilitate transactions for illegal betting sites. It is alleged that member businesses shared identities and transaction relationships with the entities receiving funds from players. The transaction volume associated with these activities reached 3.1 billion lira during the 2024-2025 period.