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Investigation into Mehmet Fatih Tançalan's finances

4 clusters · 53 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 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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Istanbul capital markets investigation

2 clusters · 101 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey investigates major capital market manipulation and fund liquidation scandal

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market transactions, money laundering, and terrorism financing has expanded, with the number of arrests rising to at least 51 individuals. The prob

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Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

84 clusters · 222 sources · last updated

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,

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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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Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

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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

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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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Turkish crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists

3 clusters · 183 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey conducts nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups and activists

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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Investigation into Melih Gökçek family real estate deals

5 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

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

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Arrest of journalist Oya Lale Arslan in Turkey

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

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

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Legal investigations into Melih Gökçek

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

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

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Vehicle misuse scandal involving İdris Naim Şahin

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

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

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Medical malpractice legal cases in Ankara

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Ankara family files criminal complaint over 19-year misdiagnosis claim

Legal actions have been taken in Ankara regarding allegations of medical malpractice and negligence affecting children. In one case, a pediatrician was sentenced to 11 months and 7 days in prison and a 6-month suspensio

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