Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

Indictment prepared against comedian Deniz Göktaş

4 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Comedian Deniz Göktaş to face trial in Istanbul

The legal proceedings against comedian Deniz Göktaş have escalated with the preparation of a formal indictment by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Following his stand-up performance ‘Ölü Deniz’, which was r

Turkish state data breach and financial crime investigations

2 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu investigation: Second wave of operations across 16 provinces

Turkish authorities have expanded their investigation into security breaches within the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and its Integrated Financial Intelligence System (EMIS). Justice Minister Akın Gürlek a

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

84 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey and Cyprus law enforcement conduct major narcotics operations

In mid-September 2026, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul launched two major investigations targeting individuals in the arts, sports, and social media sectors for facilitating drug use, blackmail,

Investigation of Mehmet Cemil Acar

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Melek Karahan released from custody in Mardin

Mehmet Cemil Acar, the former department head of the State Airports Authority (DHMİ), was released from custody by the Ankara 89th Criminal Court of First Instance following allegations of bribery and corruption. Acar de

Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

10 clusters · 193 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Istanbul forex fraud investigation leads to 213 detentions

Turkish law enforcement continues to conduct large-scale operations targeting organized crime, fraud, and municipal corruption. Recent actions have expanded to address ‘new generation’ criminal networks and sophisticated

Investigation into Alihan Kuriş criminal organization

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Armine founder Mehmet Dursun detained in criminal group probe

Mehmet Dursun, the founder of the Turkish fashion brand Armine, has been detained as part of a fourth wave of investigations into the Alihan Kuriş criminal organization, also known as the ‘Süleymancılar’. The probe, le

Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

9 clusters · 212 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Alihan Kuriş criminal organization under investigation in Turkey

The investigation into the Alihan Kuriş criminal organization, linked to the leadership of the Süleymancılar religious group, continues to expand. The probe encompasses allegations of money laundering, fraud against the

Investigation into Melih Gökçek family real estate deals

5 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Melih Gökçek testifies in investigation into overseas money transfers

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has expanded its investigation into former Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Melih Gökçek regarding allegations of unregistered money transfers to companies abroad and mon

Investigations into insults against President Erdoğan

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ahmet Davutoğlu testifies in investigation over alleged insults to President Erdoğan

Turkish authorities have initiated criminal investigations into individuals for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In late August, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul launched an i

Arrest of journalist Oya Lale Arslan in Turkey

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Journalist Oya Lale Arslan arrested in Turkey

Journalist and YouTube broadcaster Oya Lale Arslan was arrested in Ankara, Turkey, following an investigation by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Arslan faces charges of “publicly spreading misleading informa

Antalya municipal corruption and exploitation investigation

4 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey politics: Antalya corruption probe and CHP leadership shifts

An investigation into the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, its subsidiary ALDAŞ, and the Antalya Water and Sewerage Administration (ASAT) has resulted in an indictment accepted by the Antalya 3rd High Criminal Court. T

Legal investigations into Melih Gökçek

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Keçiören Municipality drug testing leads to legal probe

Legal proceedings involving former Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Melih Gökçek and his associates have intensified. Initially, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality filed a criminal complaint alleging that Gökçek

Investigation into associates of Turkish MP Cemal Enginyurt

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Advisor to Turkish MP Cemal Enginyurt arrested in money laundering probe

Investigations by Turkish prosecutors into the associates of Yeni Parti Istanbul MP Cemal Enginyurt have led to legal actions involving allegations of money laundering and illicit activities. In August 2026, Alptürk Eng

Vehicle misuse scandal involving İdris Naim Şahin

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: İdris Naim Şahin placed under judicial control in criminal probe

The investigation into the misuse of vehicles assigned to former Interior Minister İdris Naim Şahin has expanded as part of a broader probe by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into the Alihan Kuriş organized c