Turkey cracks bank insider fraud targeting elderly, arrests suspects over 324 million‑lira scheme

Organized crime groups in Turkey have been exploiting bank employees who leak customer data, a practice described as “mole bankers.” The leaks have enabled fraudsters to pinpoint senior citizens with accounts worth 70‑100 million lira, leading to large‑scale scams. The Turkey Banks Association and the Personal Data Protection Authority have responded by tightening monitoring, implementing email‑filter systems, and expanding log‑tracking of employee access to customer records.

In a related crackdown, police in Ordu province uncovered 324,067,324 lira in suspicious transactions over the past year. Twelve suspects were detained in a coordinated operation; nine were subsequently jailed, while one was released under judicial control and two were released after questioning. Authorities seized mobile phones, SIM cards, a USB drive and a tablet during searches of the suspects’ residences.