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Turkey reports multiple crimes including femicide and fraud
Turkey has seen several distinct criminal incidents involving fraud and violence. In Diyarbakır, Sultan Akdemir was fatally shot by her estranged husband, Ersan Akdemir, in a park despite existing protection orders. Women's rights organizations held protests at the scene, demanding better protection for women and an end to impunity for such crimes.
In Eskişehir, a group of fraudsters impersonating police and prosecutors attempted to rob an 81-year-old man of his gold. The scheme was thwarted when the man's 8-year-old grandson interrupted the encounter, causing the female suspect to flee the residence.
In Çerkezköy, a bank employee prevented a $7,000 fraud attempt against a 72-year-old retiree. The victim had been told by scammers posing as police that his money was at risk from a terrorist organization. Following the employee's alert, police intercepted a courier attempting to collect the funds.
Other reported crimes include a theft of 100,000 TL in İzmir, where a man dropped a bag of cash and it was stolen by a motorcyclist, and a theft of goods valued at 100,000 TL in Eskişehir.
Entities
Dicle University Hospital · Diyarbakır · E. A. · Ersan Akdemir · Eskişehir · H. İ. · Sultan Akdemir · Çerkezköy
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sultan Akdemir died at Dicle University Hospital despite medical efforts. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Security camera footage captured the shooting and a brief struggle between the couple. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police have launched an operation to capture the fleeing suspect. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect, identified as E. A., fled the scene after shooting Akdemir and taking their child. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com