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Serkan Kurtuluş extradited from Argentina to Turkey FAST-MOVING
Organized crime leader Serkan Kurtuluş has been extradited from Argentina to Turkey following an international operation coordinated by the Ministry of Interior, Interpol, and Europol. Kurtuluş, who was wanted via a red notice, faces multiple serious charges including premeditated murder, intentional killing, forming a criminal organization, and armed robbery.
In a separate operation in Istanbul, nine suspects were detained as part of an investigation into the 'Şapkalılar' organized crime group. The group is linked to several violent incidents, including a wounding in Beyoğlu and shootings at businesses in Kağıthane.
Additionally, a large-scale prostitution investigation spanning Antalya, Istanbul, and Muğla resulted in the arrest of six suspects. This investigation is reportedly linked to the previous arrest of Tuğçe G., a former youth center official for the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality.
In Istanbul, authorities also dismantled a visa fraud ring. Thirty-seven suspects were arrested for using bot software to manipulate consulate appointment systems, a scheme that involved approximately 2.8 billion lira in gross money movement.
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Akhisar · Antalya · Antalya Metropolitan Municipality · Argentina · Bilecik · Bodrum · Bursa Police Department · Eskişehir · Interpol · Istanbul · Kırkağaç · Manisa
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The extradition was coordinated by the General Directorate of Security, Interpol-Europol Department, KOM, Intelligence Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Justice. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com · www.son.tv
- [● 2 SOURCES] The prostitution investigation is linked to the previous arrest of Tuğçe G., a youth center official for the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. www.halkinsesi.com.tr · www.kemergozcu.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police in Kütahya seized 106,000 synthetic drug pills during two separate operations.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 'Şapkalılar' group is linked to the wounding of a citizen in Beyoğlu on July 31, 2026, and shootings at businesses in Kağıthane on August 7 and 8, 2026. www.takvim.com.tr · www.haber7.com · www.haberport.com
- [DISPUTED] Serkan Kurtuluş faces charges including premeditated murder, intentional murder, forming a criminal organization, armed robbery, and chain threats. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com · www.son.tv · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Serkan Kurtuluş, an organized crime leader wanted via a red notice, has been extradited from Argentina to Turkey. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com · www.son.tv · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Six suspects were arrested following a prostitution investigation conducted across Antalya, Istanbul, and Muğla. www.halkinsesi.com.tr · www.kemergozcu.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nine suspects were detained in an operation against the 'Şapkalılar' organized crime group in Istanbul. www.takvim.com.tr · www.haber7.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The prostitution investigation is linked to the previous arrest of Tuğçe G., a former youth center official in Antalya. www.halkinsesi.com.tr · www.kemergozcu.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The extradition was coordinated by the General Directorate of Security, Interpol-Europol Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Justice. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com · www.son.tv
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 'Şapkalılar' group is linked to several incidents, including a shooting in Kağıthane and an injury in Beyoğlu. www.takvim.com.tr · www.haber7.com · www.haberport.com
- [DISPUTED] Serkan Kurtuluş faces charges including premeditated murder, intentional killing, forming a criminal organization, and armed robbery. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.haber16.com · www.son.tv