Turkey extradites 60 fugitives from multiple countries

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The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced the extradition of 60 fugitives to Turkey following coordinated operations involving the General Directorate of Security, the Ministry of Justice, and international agencies such as Interpol and Europol.

Of the 60 individuals returned, 16 were wanted internationally via red notices, while 44 were wanted at the national level. The suspects face various charges, including intentional homicide, looting, drug trafficking, fraud, theft, and forgery.

The arrests took place across multiple countries. Georgia accounted for the largest number with 43 individuals, followed by Greece with five, and two each from Germany and the United Kingdom. Other countries involved in the captures included Bulgaria, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Armenia, Switzerland, Romania, and Russia.

Entities

Europol · General Directorate of Security · Interpol · Ministry of Justice · Turkish Ministry of Interior

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[● 3 SOURCES] The operation was a coordinated effort between the General Directorate of Security, the Ministry of Justice, and various specialized police departments. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · haber.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The crimes committed by the suspects include intentional homicide, looting, drug trafficking, illegal firearm possession, fraud, theft, and forgery. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · haber.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspects were apprehended in Georgia (43), Greece (5), Germany (2), the United Kingdom (2), Bulgaria, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Armenia, Switzerland, Romania, and Russia. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · haber.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A total of 60 criminals were extradited to Turkey, including 16 wanted internationally via Interpol red notices and 44 wanted nationally. www.konyapostasi.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · haber.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 43 of the extradited individuals were brought from Georgia. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Extraditions included individuals from Bulgaria, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Armenia, Switzerland, Romania, and Russia. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 2 individuals each were extradited from Germany and the United Kingdom. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 5 individuals were extradited from Greece. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 44 individuals were wanted at the national level. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 16 individuals were wanted internationally via Red Notices. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Turkey extradited 60 criminals from abroad. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Interior, EGM Interpol-Europol Department, and the Ministry of Justice. www.bursahaber.com · www.benguturk.com · beyazgazete.com