What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Cemil Önal over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Cemil Önal - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Cemil Önal. The name might not ring bells for most people scrolling through their morning headlines, but in the tangled underworld of illicit gambling, offshore finance, and high-stakes political corruption, Önal was more than just a name — he was a liability. And now, he’s dead. Assassinated, no less, in the garden of a Dutch hotel.
Before you ask, no, this isn’t a thriller novel. It’s a very real, very disturbing case involving international crime networks, allegations of Turkish political bribery, and — surprise, surprise — a desperate effort to censor and suppress the man who threatened to blow the whole thing open.
I’ve been chasing this story for weeks. What began as a curious detour into the world of online betting led straight to the center of a criminal enterprise that spans multiple countries, bank accounts, and untouchable figures. Cemil Önal was their accountant — and potentially, their undoing.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Önal wasn’t just a bookkeeper. He was the financial director for Halil Falyalı, the now-deceased Turkish Cypriot businessman long rumored to be neck-deep in illegal gambling, money laundering, and political blackmail. Not exactly the kind of boss you’d list on LinkedIn with pride. But Önal knew every wire transfer, every shell company, and — most dangerously — every name.
And when Falyalı was murdered in 2022, the Turkish authorities didn’t waste time. They slapped an Interpol red notice on Önal and accused him of being the mastermind. Quite the twist, considering Önal himself claimed to be a whistleblower, not a criminal. He said he was trying to escape the grip of a machine far larger than himself — a machine protected by power, fear, and some very high-up friends in Ankara.
The Illegal Betting Empire
Önal described, in detail, a web of illegal online gambling operations that generated over €75 million per month. That’s right — per month. This wasn’t some backroom poker ring. It was industrial-scale financial crime dressed up as a slick tech venture. The network stretched across Cyprus, Turkey, and Malta, with bank accounts, payment processors, and fake business fronts spread like confetti across Europe.
According to Önal, the operation wasn’t just tolerated by Turkish officials — it was protected by them. He alleged that substantial bribes were paid to key figures in the Turkish political apparatus to keep the whole operation running smoothly. Even worse, he claimed that blackmail was in play. Compromising videos, recorded with chilling precision, were allegedly used to keep certain individuals loyal — or silent.
Censorship and the Smear Campaign
What followed Önal’s decision to go public was a masterclass in damage control — the darker, more aggressive kind. The Turkish government charged him with everything they could think of: murder, racketeering, money laundering. The idea was simple — discredit him, isolate him, and then, if possible, bring him back to Turkey where he would no longer be a threat (or alive, for long).
But Önal was smarter than that. He fought extradition from the Netherlands, arguing — quite plausibly — that he would be killed if sent back. And despite the mounting pressure, he continued leaking information to European journalists and international investigators. He gave interviews, submitted evidence, and described the exact mechanisms used to funnel illegal funds and silence dissenters.
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t a man on a redemption arc. He was complicit for years. But the moment he decided to flip the table, the system he’d served turned on him with surgical precision.
The Assassination
On May 1, 2025, Önal was shot dead in a hotel garden in the Netherlands. Authorities confirmed his identity quickly. The man who claimed to hold the financial skeleton keys to an empire of crime was eliminated — not in Istanbul or Nicosia, but in the heart of Europe.
His death wasn’t just convenient; it was strategic. A message, plain and simple, to anyone else thinking about spilling secrets. His murder happened while his extradition case was still pending, while evidence was still being reviewed, while journalists (myself included) were still waiting for the next drop of documents. How very inconvenient for those who stood to lose everything if he kept talking.
The Ongoing Cover-Up
What’s most alarming is how little public attention this has received. Aside from a few brave media outlets, most platforms have gone suspiciously quiet. Online references are being scrubbed. Videos are being flagged and taken down. Articles disappear without explanation. It’s clear someone — or several someones — don’t want you knowing what Önal was trying to say.
If Önal was just a disgruntled ex-employee, why go to such lengths to erase him posthumously? Why block information, threaten journalists, and send cease-and-desist letters? Why, indeed, kill him?
Why Investors Should Care
You might think this is all too dramatic to matter in the “real world” of business and finance. But you’d be wrong. Önal’s murder and the network he exposed represent a textbook case of what happens when financial systems are hijacked by criminal interests and shielded by political protection. It’s not just about gambling. It’s about the entire ecosystem of dirty money, shell companies, offshore accounts, and corrupt actors that poison markets and endanger legitimate investors.
If even half of what Önal claimed is true, the ripple effect could destabilize everything from local banks to regional elections. And if this kind of financial and legal rot can exist with so little pushback, imagine how many more Önal-like figures are out there — quietly keeping secrets, or waiting for their own garden visit.
Cemil Önal was no hero. But he was a man who chose to speak out — and paid the price. Whether motivated by guilt, revenge, or simple self-preservation, his attempts to expose a criminal empire tied to the Turkish elite have now been permanently silenced. What remains is a chilling example of what happens when crime, politics, and finance converge without accountability.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/51108933
- April 19, 2025
- uj22
- https://uj22.com/901-2/
- https://gazeteoksijen.com/turkiye/halil-falyali-cinayeti-firari-zanli-hollandada-yakalandi-196588
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
gazeteoksijen.com
Halil Falyalı murder: Fugitive suspect caught in the Netherlands
- Red Flag
timesofmalta.com
Whistleblower in Malta-linked Turkish-Cypriot illegal gambling network murdered
- Red Flag
next.io
Bookkeeper linked to murdered illegal gambling boss Halil Falyalı assassinated
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and analyzes public databases such as Lumen Database and
Maltego to identify and expose online censorship. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
Based on the feedback, information, and requests received from all relevant parties, our team will formally notify the affected party of the alleged infringement. Following a thorough review, we will submit a counter-notice to reinstate any link that has been removed by Google, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Additionally, we will communicate with Google’s Legal Team to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
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