831 Million Lira Transaction Volume Detected in Fraud Carried Out Using the Ministry of Health's Name

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into suspects who defrauded citizens by promising high earnings through purchasing medical imaging devices and leasing them to the Ministry of Health. Within the scope of the investigation, Erdi D. and 5 individuals were detained.

Beginning of the Investigation and Allegations

The aggravated fraud investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office was initiated upon the complaints of the complainants. It was alleged that the suspects advised citizens to purchase medical imaging devices in their own names.

It was stated that a promise was made that these devices would be leased to healthcare institutions within the Ministry of Health and that high earnings would be obtained through this method. In the information and documents requested from the Ministry of Health, it was determined that there was no such commercial activity or tender record.

Financial Investigations and Betting Transfers

In the MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) review, it was determined that the accounts belonging to Erdi D., at the center of the investigation, had a transaction volume of approximately 831 million liras. It was determined that approximately 733 million liras of this amount took place in the last year.

The investigations revealed that the suspect also carried out high-amount money transfers to illegal betting sites and legal betting platforms.

Detention Procedures

In line with the ongoing investigation, legal action was taken against a total of 5 people evaluated to have acted together with the suspect Erdi D. Within the scope of the operation, Ebru E., Ferdi K., Damla A., Sadık D., and Erdem D. were detained.