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White-collar news — October 16, 2026

Publications tagged with White-collar published on October 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. SocietyOrganized CrimeWhite-collarFraud

    Illegal Gambling Operations Across Turkey: Billions in Transactions, Hundreds Detained

    Massive illegal gambling operations across Turkey have led to the detention of hundreds of suspects and the seizure of billions of Turkish Lira in transactions. The Ministry of Interior announced that 102 suspects were detained in operations targeting illegal gambling in 13 provinces, with a total of 8.5 billion TL in suspicious financial transactions. Separately, a Kocaeli-based investigation into illegal gambling and betting in 16 provinces resulted in the simultaneous operation, with 34 suspects taken into custody and 6 billion 235 million 761 thousand 905 lira in transactions detected. In another operation, 18 suspects were detained in an illegal gambling operation centered in Kırıkkale and spanning 8 provinces, with transactions exceeding 1 billion 219 million Turkish Lira. Additionally, 22 suspects were detained in operations targeting illegal gambling dens in Şanlıurfa and Antalya, with 2 billion lira in transactions detected. An Izmir-based operation led to the detention of 35 suspects and the blocking of access to 22 illegal gambling sites.
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  2. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

    Santa Fe Auctions 224 Seized Luxury Items, Including Boats and Arcade Machines

    The province of Santa Fe is holding an auction of 224 lots of goods seized from crime, featuring high-end items such as luxury cars, motorcycles, boats, bicycles, and retro arcade machines. The auction, organized by the Provincial Agency for Registration, Administration, and Destination of Assets and Rights (APRAD), is expected to raise between $700 million and $800 million. The event will take place at the Belgrano Station, with starting prices set at 30% to 50% below market values. Funds raised will go towards assisting crime victims, funding social programs, and maintaining the organizing agency.
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  3. SocietyProtestMiddle EastWhite-collar

    Greek Priest Arrested for Revenge Porn

    A 68-year-old priest from Greece was arrested for revenge pornography following a complaint from his 43-year-old former partner. The priest, who is married with children and grandchildren, was accused of threatening the woman with nude photos of her. He admitted to having a relationship with the woman but denied the charges. The case has been formed against him for revenge pornography and domestic violence, and he is expected to appear before the prosecutor.
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