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Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

17 clusters · 188 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey investigates Borsa İstanbul fund manipulation scandal

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has intensified. The probe involves entities such as Pusula Finans Holding AŞ, Tera

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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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Turkey second-hand vehicle market regulations and fraud

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Yargıtay rules against sellers in used car mileage fraud cases

The Turkish second-hand vehicle market is characterized by specific legal obligations and emerging security risks. Under current regulations, sellers remain responsible for any legal or financial liabilities incurred bef

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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 crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists

7 clusters · 199 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey judicial rulings ban books and reject T24 access appeal

Turkish authorities have intensified their nationwide crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations and activists through the ‘My Family is Safe’ operation. Conducted under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ‘Decade of the Family’ ini

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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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Arrest of journalist Ali Tarakçı in Turkey

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Journalist Ali Çağatay acquitted in Istanbul court

Journalist Ali Tarakçı was arrested in Ankara following an investigation into a social media post on the X platform. The investigation, led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, focused on claims that a ‘very i

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Investigation into Mehmet Fatih Tançalan's finances

4 clusters · 55 sources · last updated

Latest: Istanbul police arrest two drug manufacturers using fake workshop

Authorities in Van, Turkey, have arrested Mehmet Fatih Tançalan, known on social media as ‘Vanlı Kara Haydar’, and his wife, influencer Çağla Öz Tançalan, on charges of ‘laundering assets derived from crime’ and ‘insulti

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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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Istanbul police security and drone inspections

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish authorities conduct major inspections in Ankara and Istanbul

Police in Istanbul have conducted large-scale, drone-supported security and public order inspections across different districts. In the Beşiktaş district, an operation involving 35 police teams targeted areas such as Or

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Turkish drug and organized crime investigations

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Yeni Parti officials Mustafa Erdem and Nejat Türktaş under investigation

Turkish authorities have conducted multiple detentions as part of investigations into drug trafficking and related activities. In mid-September, Aliye Nilperi Vatandost, partner of Vatan Plastik founder Behruz Vatandost

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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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Tufan Erhürman AI photo controversy

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Ankara man arrested for using AI to fake ties to Erdoğan

President Tufan Erhürman issued a formal denial regarding social media allegations that a photograph of him was generated by artificial intelligence. The disputed image shows Erhürman embracing former Transport Minister

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Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

9 clusters · 212 sources · last updated

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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