Turkey extradites 89 individuals from 16 countries in Q3 2026

Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that 89 individuals were extradited to Turkey from 16 different countries during the third quarter of 2026 (July 1 to September 30). These individuals were wanted for various offenses, including ordinary crimes and terrorism-related crimes.

In the third quarter alone, the highest number of extraditions came from Georgia, with 48 people returned. Other significant contributors included Germany (12), Greece (10), and the United Kingdom (3).

For the first nine months of 2026, the total number of extradited individuals has reached 294. During this nine-month period, Georgia led with 137 extraditions, followed by Germany with 67, Greece with 19, Montenegro with 9, Bulgaria with 8, and the United Kingdom with 5.

The Ministry of Justice stated that these operations are conducted in coordination with the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs, emphasizing that the fight against crime and fugitives continues beyond national borders.