Veysel Sahin is one of the most suspicious individuals operating in the Call Center sector in Albania, or in the international money laundering network, while so far law enforcement institutions have only observed him from afar, not conducting any operations or investigations, given that his connections are all the way up to the government.
Vox News has continuously reported on this large network operating in Albania, as the Turk is a wanted figure in his homeland, while a few weeks ago, a full 500 million USD were blocked and seized.
The suspicions are that "Veseli" has created a wide network in our country, where he initially came with stock market fraud, in the style of Call Centers, while now he is also targeting online betting, to the extent that he has brought a "mountain of money" into play. This is money that is extracted every day from the illegal activities of Call Centers, the basis of which has not yet been discovered by lazy Albanian institutions, which seem to have received orders not to carry out any operations, since "he has strong connections".
"Some police chiefs protect him, not for themselves but for others. Orders have been given not to take any action against him. He controls a lot of dirty money that comes into Albania. A wide network where everyone has their benefits," a source from the intelligence structures told Vox News.
Several leaders of law enforcement institutions, whether in the police, prosecution or intelligence services, have complete information about the activity, as well as the illegal bases of Veysel Sahin's Call Centers.
"He is very cold, he does not show who is behind him. Now he is working with Turkish citizens, whom he trusts. He does not approach Albanian leadership positions, as he is afraid that they will spy on him or blackmail him. He would go to these casinos in Albania, to Plaza, Arena, etc., and leave hundreds of thousands of euros, if not millions of euros overnight. There were some Turks who worked at those casinos, and now Veyseli has hired them," the same sources claim for our editorial office.
But, the strongest and most exclusive information that has reached Vox News is the location of 2 Call Centers in Albania.
"Turku has changed the location of these Call Centers several times. He has an office in the former Blloku area, in the heart of Tirana. "That office is managed by a friend of his," the same source claims.
According to him, their largest offices are near the former Zogu i Zi.
"Veyseli has the largest offices at the entrance to Tirana, near the 'Ring' Shopping Center. These are the offices that are totally controlled by Veyseli, with dozens of employees, most of whom are foreigners. He has people he trusts," says an intelligence agency employee on condition of anonymity.
Meanwhile, Vox News has received more information about the $500 million freeze a few days ago. According to them, Turkish justice has searched the offices of "Vesel" in his homeland, his former business partners, and the owners of crypto platforms linked to him.
"A former associate of Veysel, named ?eref Yaz?c?, has been searched and taken into investigation. He is the owner of the crypto platform 'Darkex', whose assets have been seized. Now there is talk of war between the parties, after these blockages," sources told Vox News.
At a time when controls, raids, detentions, escorts, and even arrests had begun in the Turkish state, Veysel Sahin was undisturbed in Tirana, continuing his activity.
"The moment his 500 million USD was blocked by Tether, his parent company, Veyseli fled to Dubai. He held meetings there, with people who support him in Albania and with other groups. He returned to Albania again, on May 2 or 3. He continues to be here and controls and runs these networks. There is no thorn in his side," the source tells Vox News.
A few days ago, our editorial team denounced that this very individual has set up a network of firms operating in the dark world of call centers, from those fraudsters, while the biggest twist of justice, not in this country of ours, is the blocking of money. The news was reported by Turkish and international media.
"Turkish prosecutors accuse Sahin of running a large illegal betting network. This is one of the largest individual asset seizures to date in the cryptocurrency industry," the media outlet said.
The suspicions are that Veysel Sahin has created a network of companies dealing with Call Centers in several countries, including Albania, by investing this money in cryptocurrencies. But, with this blockade, it seems that Sahin's noose is narrowing, at least in his homeland and in European countries, while in Albania he continues to operate and earn tens of millions of euros, again with the same activity.
The frauds started in his homeland, Turkey, "Veseli" has transferred to Albania, while he has also managed to have a "bridge" connecting Turkish and Albanian politicians. Through the connections he has created, normally with payments of millions of euros per month, the Turk lives and works freely, pleasing anyone who protects him and gives him the opportunity to increase his wealth. The Turk has found a great paradise in Albania, engaging in the same activities. He has a powerful political and economic group behind him, which protects his shoulders from investigations or state controls.
Vox News has learned that the Turk is also aiming for a bigger prize; the online betting license. The powerful politicians behind these businessmen, including "Veseli", are lobbying hard to get their people on those committees. There are a full 10 licenses on that table, half of which seem to be predetermined for actors who are currently on the market and have physical casinos, while the other half is being lobbied hard, or rather an auction has been opened. So far, the Turk is leading the bid in this auction, which has brought in large interest groups to lobby.
Veysel Sahin has introduced shell companies operating in Turkish Cyprus into the "game". The purpose of the companies is the same as the one he himself was investigated and convicted for in his country of origin. However, he has changed the "owners" and "administrators" of these companies with letters, also introducing English or European names, to make them more credible for the Albanian government.
According to Turkish media, in 2017, a crackdown was carried out in Turkey and Northern Cyprus, resulting in the arrest of 17 people. “Veseli” was also arrested, who was accused of illegal betting in Istanbul, Izmir and Bodrum.
Sahini was accused of being the head of this organization, which carried out illegal online betting. There are suspicions that the group laundered money in construction and resorts, investing tens of millions of euros in betting income, while there were suspicions that "Veseli" also laundered money from drug trafficking.
He was convicted and spent some time behind bars in Turkey, while after his release he found "paradise" in Albania. Veysel Sahin entered our country through shell companies, in collaboration with businessmen and third parties, Albanian citizens. Below we will provide details on his involvement in a partnership with an Albanian casino.
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