Ahead of the highly anticipated Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş football match, Turkish authorities launched a major operation targeting illegal betting websites. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that access was blocked to approximately 98,000 websites involved in illicit gambling activities. The operation aimed to disrupt the flow of funds to these sites. Authorities seized 1,200 bank accounts belonging to 1,48 real and legal persons suspected of involvement. This crackdown signifies a strong effort to combat illegal betting and maintain the integrity of the sporting event. The move underscores the government’s commitment to addressing financial crimes associated with online gambling. Further investigations are expected to follow.