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Ankara police target human trafficking and prostitution in dual operations
Authorities in Ankara have launched two major operations targeting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and prostitution. The investigations, coordinated by the Ankara and Ankara West Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, have resulted in dozens of detentions across the Çankaya and Etimesgut districts.
In Çankaya, the investigation focused on five entertainment venues: Şımarık, Bişkek, Söğütdalı, Art Cafe/Bar, and Sindoma. Prosecutors allege that suspects recruited foreign women with promises of legitimate employment, only to force them into providing services at customer tables. The operation identified 28 suspects, with 26 individuals detained and 15 foreign national women identified as victims.
In Etimesgut, a separate investigation targeted the use of daily rental houses for prostitution. Authorities identified 50 separate criminal acts in this area. The operation led to the detention of 18 suspects, resulting in 6 arrests and 4 individuals placed under judicial control.
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Akın Gürlek · Ankara Batı Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı · Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Ankara Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı · Ankara Provincial Police Department · Ankara İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü · Bişkek · Etimesgut · Söğütdalı · Çankaya · Şımarık
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- [● 9 SOURCES] The operation targeted entertainment venues in the Çankaya district, including Şımarık, Bişkek, Söğütdalı, Art Cafe/Bar, and Sindoma. haber.mynet.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · halktv.com.tr · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Suspects are accused of human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and promoting prostitution. haber.mynet.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · halktv.com.tr · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] At least 20 suspects were detained during the operation. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office conducted an investigation into human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and the promotion of prostitution. haber.mynet.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · halktv.com.tr · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Suspects allegedly lured foreign women with promises of normal employment before forcing them into service at customer tables. haber.mynet.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · halktv.com.tr · www.benguturk.com · www.pusulahaber.com.tr
- [DISPUTED] A total of 28 suspects were identified in connection with the investigation. haber.mynet.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com · www.ticarihayat.com
- [DISPUTED] 24 suspects were detained on August 18. haber.mynet.com
- [DISPUTED] A total of 26 suspects were detained in the operation. halktv.com.tr · www.pusulahaber.com.tr · haber.mynet.com · www.benguturk.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk
- [● 6 SOURCES] Police rescued 15 foreign national female victims during the operation. halktv.com.tr · haber.mynet.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com · www.ticarihayat.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] An investigation in Etimesgut identified 50 separate criminal acts involving daily rental houses used for prostitution. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] In the Etimesgut operation, 18 suspects were detained, resulting in 6 arrests. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.benguturk.com