BankPozitif Management Transferred to SDIF: 29 Suspects in Payfix Operation – Latest News in Turkey
A recent development in the investigation into illegal betting sites operating in Türkiye and money laundering has led to significant actions taken by authorities. The Banking Regulation and Supervisory Board (BRSA) has announced that the management of BankPozitif Credit and Development Bank has been transferred to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (SDIF).
According to a statement released by the BRSA, the partnership rights of Bankpozitif Credit and Development Bank Inc. were decided to be utilized by the SDIF as part of the ongoing investigation conducted by judicial authorities. Additionally, 29 out of the 43 suspects detained in the operation have been referred to court.
During the investigation into illegal betting activities, it was revealed that the owner and official of the payment organization Payfix, Erkan Kork, had integrated many international virtual betting sites into Türkiye since 2014. Through Payfix’s Financial Software System, illegal betting panels were seamlessly integrated, allowing these sites to operate in the country.
Furthermore, it was discovered that the suspects involved in the organization utilized Payfix’s service infrastructure to send money to illegal betting sites and create fake account wallets to mask the revenues obtained from betting activities. This led to allegations of money laundering and the formation of an organization to commit crimes.
In a significant development, the Göktuğ Multimedya Publishing Joint Stock Company, owned by Erkan Kork, was confiscated along with the Flash News TV channel, as part of the investigation.
These actions are part of the efforts to crack down on illegal betting activities and money laundering operations in the country. Authorities continue to investigate further into the matter and take necessary actions to uphold the law and protect the financial integrity of Türkiye.
