Fraud operation in 15 provinces: 174 suspects arrested
Out of two hundred forty-four individuals captured in simultaneous operations against qualified fraud offenses across fifteen provinces, one hundred seventy-four were sent to prison.
In coordinated qualified fraud operations conducted by the Ministry of Interior across 15 provinces, 244 suspects determined to have defrauded citizens of millions of liras were captured, and 174 of them were arrested.
Details of the Operation and Those Captured
As a result of efforts coordinated by the Ministry of Interior, large-scale operations targeting qualified fraud offenses were carried out in 15 provinces.
In joint efforts conducted by the General Directorate of Security Department of Public Order, MASAK, and the relevant Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, 244 suspects were captured.
Judicial Process and Arrest Decisions
174 of the captured suspects were arrested by the court they were brought before and sent to prison.
While judicial control provisions were applied regarding another 54 suspects detained in the operation, the procedures for the remaining ones are ongoing.
Financial Investigations and Transaction Volume
In line with the reports of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board, the assets and bank accounts of the suspects were examined in detail.
As a result of the examinations conducted, it was determined that the criminal network's bank accounts had a total transaction volume of 10 billion 500 million TL.
Fraud Methods Used
It was determined that the suspects trapped citizens by placing various advertisements via social media and fake websites.
It was understood that the suspects introduced themselves as public officials, bank or internet company representatives, and promised high earnings.