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Turkey fraud ring defrauds 801 people of 116 million TL
Turkish authorities have dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating across 19 provinces, centered in Eskişehir. The group allegedly defrauded 801 individuals of approximately 116 million Turkish Liras by posing as representatives of major internet and communication companies.
According to investigators, the suspects used deceptive tactics by claiming that national internet infrastructure was undergoing mandatory changes. They falsely informed victims that existing modems would soon be obsolete and that internet services would be disconnected unless new hardware was purchased. They further promised that purchasing these modems would result in lower monthly internet bills.
Following a coordinated operation, 90 suspects were detained. Of the 82 individuals referred to the judiciary, 53 have been arrested, while 29 were released under judicial control. Law enforcement also seized assets estimated at 43.5 million Turkish Liras, including bank and cryptocurrency accounts from 13 companies, five vehicles, an apartment, a duplex villa, and a plot of land.
Entities
Eskişehir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Eskişehir Police Department · Turkey
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Out of 82 suspects referred to court, 53 were arrested. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.tgrthaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A fraud ring operated across 19 provinces in Turkey. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.tgrthaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Suspects claimed internet infrastructure was changing and old modems would become obsolete. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.tgrthaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bank and crypto asset accounts of 13 companies and numerous suspects were seized. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] 29 suspects were released under judicial control conditions. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.tgrthaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Suspects posed as representatives of internet and communication companies. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.tgrthaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspects defrauded 801 people of approximately 116 million Turkish Liras. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.tgrthaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities seized assets including 5 cars, 1 apartment, 1 duplex villa, and 1 plot of land. www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr