Türkiye froze 6,314 bank accounts linked to suspected illegal betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, timing the restrictions to coincide with the start of the match as part of a coordinated financial crime operation. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office led the action through its Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes Investigation Bureau, working with cybercrime officers from the Istanbul Provincial Police Department. Investigators identified the accounts before the final and sent simultaneous instructions to 32 banks when the […]

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Egypt’s parliament is preparing legislative changes that would directly criminalise online betting applications, as part of a broader update to the country’s Cybercrime Law that also targets cyber extortion and the spread of online misinformation. The proposed amendments are expected to be submitted after Eid al-Adha, according to statements made by Ahmed Badawi, who chairs the House of Representatives’ Communications and Information Technology Committee. The initiative forms part of a wider push to update legislation in response to rapid digital […]

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Telangana authorities have uncovered a large illegal online betting operation linked to the Dafabet platform, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals accused of managing financial transactions, technical operations and account networks across several Indian states. The investigation began after a software engineer from Karimnagar filed a complaint alleging he lost Rs 9.95 lakh after being drawn into online betting through promotions that promised easy profits and attractive returns. According to investigators, the victim deposited and wagered funds on the platform […]

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Station Casinos has confirmed a cybersecurity incident after filing a data breach notice with regulators, making it the latest casino operator in Las Vegas to report a system intrusion tied to unauthorized access. The Las Vegas-based gaming company disclosed the breach in a filing submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. According to the notice, the incident took place on March 5, 2026, and the company identified the unauthorized activity on the same day. Consumer notifications began on May 21, […]

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Sri Lankan authorities are grappling with a sharp rise in cybercrime as foreign scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia, raising concerns about the integrity of the country’s emerging regulated gambling industry. Since the start of 2026, police have detained over 1,000 foreigners, primarily from China, Vietnam, and India, for alleged involvement in online fraud. This figure more than doubles the 430 arrests recorded in 2024. Police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said that raids have been extensive, including a sweep in the Galle […]

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Bulgaria has approved the creation of a specialised operational task force aimed at strengthening the country’s response to money laundering, as authorities continue efforts to secure removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list. The decision was adopted by the Council of Ministers and announced following a cabinet meeting earlier this week. Outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said the move reflects months of coordinated work across institutions and forms part of a broader package of measures designed to address […]

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