12 suspects imprisoned in social media investment fraud operation
Twelve suspects captured in simultaneous cyber operations across five provinces were arrested by the magistrate's court, with transaction volumes reaching billions of liras.
Twelve suspects detained within the scope of an investment advisory fraud investigation led by Kırşehir in five different provinces were arrested.
Reason for the Start of the Operation
Teams from the Provincial Police Department's Cyber Crime and Intelligence branches initiated an operation under the coordination of the Kırşehir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. This step was taken following a citizen's complaint of being defrauded of five hundred thousand liras through an investment advisory advertisement published on social media.
Simultaneous Raids in Five Provinces
Within the scope of the ongoing investigation, simultaneous operations were organized in the provinces of Kırşehir, Istanbul, Mardin, Hatay, and Iğdir. As a result of these raids, suspects named E.A, İ.Ş, B.O, C.Ç, E.M, Ş.A, E.Y, B.Ş, N.Z, M.K, S.T., and A.H.C. were captured and detained.
Searches Conducted in Homes
Detailed searches were carried out by security forces at the residences of the suspects. During these searches, five mobile phones, five SIM cards, and one computer case were seized as evidence.
Referral to the Courthouse and Arrest
Twelve suspects, whose interrogation and procedures at the police station were completed, were subsequently referred to the courthouse. Brought before the magistrate, these suspects were arrested and sent to prison as part of the investigation.
Financial Analysis and Transaction Volume
Front companies and accounts belonging to the suspects were examined in line with data from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board. As a result of comprehensive financial analyses, a massive total transaction volume of one point three billion liras was detected.