A Reuters investigation found that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) took over Iran's largest gambling websites to move money and evade sanctions, including during the recent war. Gambling is illegal in Iran, but the IRGC allegedly used the platforms to launder $4 billion, according to the report.
A Reuters investigation, reported by the Times of Israel, reveals that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exploited Iran's largest gambling websites to move money and evade international sanctions, totaling an estimated $4 billion. The operation continued during the recent war, according to the investigation. Gambling is strictly prohibited in the Islamic Republic, but the IRGC allegedly commandeered the platforms to launder funds and bypass financial restrictions.
As The Zioneer has reported, the IRGC controls vast sectors of the Iranian economy and has long operated sanctions-busting mechanisms. The force's ability to leverage unregulated digital platforms for money movement underscores its deep integration into Iran's financial system. The findings, while based on a single investigation, align with the IRGC's established role as the regime's primary economic enforcer.
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