Two Arrested in Social Media Fraud Operation in Alanya
Following the complaint of a victim who was defrauded of 3.3 million TL as a result of investments directed through high-return promises, two of the six suspects captured in an operation organized by gendarmerie teams were arrested.
In the Alanya district of Antalya, two of six suspects detained in an operation conducted on allegations of a 3.3 million TL fraud through social media advertisements promising high returns were arrested, while four were released under judicial control conditions.
The Process Beginning with High Return Promises
A citizen named Y.A. reached out to a specified GSM number after seeing an investment advertisement promising high returns on social media platforms.
Multi-Million Lira Sting and Complaint
The victim, who transferred a total of 3,300,000 TL to various bank accounts, reported the situation to authorities after realizing they had been defrauded, prompting gendarmerie teams into action.
Simultaneous Operation by the Gendarmerie
Under the coordination of the Alanya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous operations were carried out against the suspects identified within the scope of the investigation conducted by provincial gendarmerie command teams, and 6 people were detained.
Judicial Process and Arrest Decisions
After their procedures at the gendarmerie, 2 of the suspects referred to the courthouse were arrested by the court and sent to prison, while the other 4 suspects were released under judicial control conditions.