Turkey police detain 17 in Nevşehir‑led 120‑million‑lira fraud operation

Police coordinated by the Nevşehir Public Prosecutor's Office carried out simultaneous raids at 52 locations across 19 Turkish provinces, arresting 41 suspects involved in an extensive fraud scheme that defrauded victims of approximately 120 million lira. The scheme used social‑media posts advertising interest‑free loans to lure victims, with some suspects also promising product sales or investments.

Investigators determined that the stolen funds were funneled through payment processors and bank accounts into cryptocurrency exchanges, then moved to cold wallets to obscure their trail. Using the proceeds, the suspects purchased property and vehicles and maintained a lavish lifestyle. After processing, 17 of the detained individuals were ordered to be held in custody, while the remaining suspects faced judicial control measures or were released pending further investigation.