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Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

11 clusters · 196 sources · last updated

Latest: Borsa Istanbul investigation targets 109 suspects for fund manipulation

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

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Comedian Deniz Göktaş released with travel ban

7 clusters · 92 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş sentenced to 19 months in prison

The legal proceedings against comedian Deniz Göktaş reached a significant development following his first court appearance at the Istanbul 14th Criminal Court of First Instance. After 88 days of detention at Karatepe Hig

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Thalawathugoda agency heist investigation

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Mehmet Fatih Tançalan money laundering probe seizes 2.5 billion TL

In September 2026, Sri Lankan police arrested the alleged mastermind and getaway driver involved in an armed robbery at a tourism and foreign employment agency in Thalawathugoda. The heist, which took place on September

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Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

85 clusters · 222 sources · last updated

Latest: Istanbul nightclub owners indicted in drug investigation

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

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Widespread municipal corruption investigations in Turkey

2 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish officials suspended following municipal corruption arrests

The investigation into municipal corruption in Turkey has expanded, resulting in the arrest and removal of several prominent leaders. In Mersin, authorities are investigating the Metropolitan, Yenişehir, and Mezitli muni

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Kayseri municipal governance and cultural activities

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Latest: Mersin and Eyüpsultan mayors detained in major corruption probes

Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç has engaged in various local administrative and cultural activities. In early September, the Mayor hosted artist Ahmet Şafak during the Turkey Culture Route Festi

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Turkish enforcement office fraud investigation

2 clusters · 114 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey conducts major criminal investigations and narcotics operations

Prosecutors in Düzce have arrested four suspects following a multi-city investigation involving Düzce, Bursa, and Tekirdağ. The operation targeted a group, which allegedly included an enforcement manager and legal clerks

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Turkish state data breach and financial crime investigations

2 clusters · 102 sources · last updated

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

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Investigation of Mehmet Cemil Acar

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

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

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Investigation into Alihan Kuriş criminal organization

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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

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Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

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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

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