Eternal Fire's Ömer "imoRR" Karataş and 10 Turkish Influencers Detained in Gambling Promotion Probe

Ömer "imoRR" Karataş, a professional Counter-Strike 2 player for Eternal Fire, has been detained by Turkish authorities alongside 10 other local influencers. The group is under investigation for allegedly promoting illegal gambling through the case-opening website Key Drop.

🚔 Operation “Virtual Case” Targets Illegal Online Gambling

The investigation is being led by Istanbul’s Cyber Crimes Investigation Bureau, which uncovered that users of the Key Drop platform could open virtual loot cases and convert the resulting rewards into real-world money. This mechanism classifies the platform as a form of online gambling under Turkish law.

Authorities launched Operation “Virtual Case”, resulting in the arrest of several individuals, including Karataş. In total, warrants were issued for 19 people, some of whom are currently abroad or listed as wanted.

⚖ Turkey’s Strict Anti-Gambling Laws

Turkey enforces strict regulations against gambling, making the promotion or monetization of gambling-related websites illegal. The involvement of influencers and public figures in such activities has intensified public and legal scrutiny.

🎮 Eternal Fire Responds to the Incident

Karataş had only recently returned to the professional CS scene in May 2025, joining a newly formed Eternal Fire lineup. The organization released an official statement following his detention:

“Our CS2 player, Ömer ‘imoRR’ Karataş, was detained this morning as part of an ongoing investigation that has drawn public attention. Following legal proceedings, he has just been released without custody, pending further judicial review.”