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Reuters Investigation Reveals Iranian Gambling Network Crypto Evasion

How did investigations reveal money trails linking illegal gambling platforms to sanctioned Iranian entities?

محمد يسري
Last updated: 01/08/2026 7:51 pm
Mohammed Yossry
محمد يسري
ByMohammed Yossry
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Mohammed Yousry, editor at Voice of Emirates News Agency, Cairo office, is a journalist and researcher specializing in Islamic heritage and extremist groups.
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  • Shelbit platform obscurity and processing billions through digital transactions
  • Financial links with Iran and tracking Binance transaction transfers
  • Dubai regulatory investigations and Reuters reservations regarding direct evidence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A Reuters investigation revealed new financial details today. An illegal gambling network utilized cryptocurrency platforms bypassing international sanctions measures continuous. The platform processed billions in cryptocurrency transactions starting May 2024. Technical data confirms direct financial links connecting sanctioned Iranian official entities. International institutions and financial circles monitor investigative journalistic disclosures very closely. Exposing digital financial channels contributes toward reinforcing security oversight on virtual asset trading. Regulatory authorities in Dubai intensify active measures targeting unlicensed trading platforms. Economic circles anticipate ongoing Emirati judicial investigation results regarding the case. Financial surveillance agencies work freezing liquidity streams feeding suspicious digital networks. Dubai insists banning illegal financial operations protecting local trading sector frameworks. International security coordination continues tracking digital wallets linked with Revolutionary Guard operations.

Shelbit platform obscurity and processing billions through digital transactions

The investigation reported registering the obscure Shelbit platform inside Dubai. This platform lacks active commercial headquarters or published official business websites. Technical analytics demonstrated the platform processed transfers benefiting two thousand Persian gambling sites. Iranian influencers promoted these illegal gambling websites across active social media platforms. Suspicious platforms maintain identical technical infrastructure managing user digital transactions continuously.

Financial links with Iran and tracking Binance transaction transfers

Blockchain data demonstrated the platform processed hundreds of millions benefiting the Central Bank of Iran. The platform transferred 676 million dollars toward addresses maintaining specific financial links. Binance frozen suspicious accounts notifying competent enforcement authorities upon detecting activities immediately.

Dubai regulatory investigations and Reuters reservations regarding direct evidence

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority executed firm measures ordering platform operational closures. Reuters confirmed lacking direct evidence proving the Revolutionary Guard manages the network.

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