Woman arrested at Ercan Airport for alleged credit card theft

A 51-year-old woman, Nadire Ayşe Şaylan, was arrested at Ercan Airport upon entering the TRNC on a tourist visa following allegations of credit card theft.

According to police testimony, the suspect was entrusted with a credit card by an individual to purchase supplies for a tavern in Dikmen on September 22, 2026. While a total of 19,529.49 TL was spent at Erülkü Supermarket, authorities allege that 13,501.17 TL of that amount was used for the suspect's personal needs without the owner's permission.

Following a complaint filed on September 29, the suspect was identified and detained when she arrived at the airport on November 1. A Lefkoşa court has ordered the suspect to be held in custody for up to 15 days, with a directive for a medical examination prior to imprisonment.