Company Accountant's Million-Lira Embezzlement Exposed
In an operation conducted across three provinces centered in Istanbul, it was determined that a suspect working as an accountant at a company transferred millions of liras to their own and relatives' accounts.
It was discovered that Mesut A., working as an accountant at an IT consultancy company, embezzled 122 million TL between 2021 and 2026 and transferred it to the accounts of his relatives. Following the investigation launched after the incident, 19 suspects who were detained were referred to the courthouse.
The Exposure of the Million-Lira Embezzlement
The investigation conducted by the Fraud Bureau of the Istanbul Police Department's Public Order Branch brought to light the details of the multimillion-lira embezzlement. The situation was noticed as a result of the company owner examining the documents, after which the suspect was dismissed and a complaint was filed.
Spending Details and Gambling Losses
It was determined that the suspect spent a significant portion of the embezzled money on gambling. It was found that Mesut A., who gambled in Georgia and Cyprus, lost approximately 60 million TL, and also made large expenditures for his girlfriend's aesthetic surgeries and acquisition of assets.
Simultaneous Operations and Detentions
Under the coordination of the Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous operations were organized on September 4, 2026, centered in Istanbul, along with Sinop and Tokat. During the operations, 19 suspects, including family members and his girlfriend, were detained.
Seized Assets
Within the framework of the investigation, the bank accounts of the suspects were frozen. Additionally, 5 real estates and 12 vehicles determined to be connected to the incident were seized, while unlicensed weapons were also seized at the addresses.