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Istanbul police arrest 52 wanted individuals in city-wide operations

The Istanbul Police Department's Wanted Persons Bureau has apprehended 52 individuals wanted for various crimes across the city. The operations resulted in the capture of several high-profile fugitives with significant prison sentences.

In Büyükçekmece, police arrested D. Ç., who faced 56 years and 10 months in prison and a fine exceeding 10 million Turkish Liras for fraud and membership in a criminal organization. It was reported that the suspect had been posing as a lawyer while evading authorities.

Other notable arrests include N. K. in Silivri, who was wanted for 12 years for robbery and drug trafficking, and M. Ç. in Maltepe, a prison escapee with a 24-year sentence. Additionally, Y. A. was detained in Avcılar for forgery and fraud, and B. K. was caught in Fatih for banking law violations. Following the completion of legal proceedings, all 52 individuals were transferred to prison.

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Avcılar · Büyükçekmece · Istanbul Police Department · Maltepe · Silivri

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