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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

101 clusters · 313 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey conducts nationwide narcotics operations across 32 provinces

Turkey’s security drive intensified throughout 2026, targeting organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and terrorism. In August, investigations into Dinamikpay Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A. Ş. led t

Investigation into Arif Ahmet Denizolgun death

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Doctor sentenced for perjury in former minister's death case

Turkish authorities have reopened the investigation into the suspicious 2016 death of former Transport Minister Arif Ahmet Denizolgun. Following the establishment of a dedicated Unsolved Crimes Bureau, the Bakırköy Chief

Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

9 clusters · 213 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Alihan Kuriş criminal organization investigation uncovers suspicious banknotes

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

Turkish criminal prosecution developments

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mersin murder case: Defendant sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

Recent legal proceedings in Turkey involve prosecutors seeking maximum penalties in high-profile criminal cases. In Istanbul, an indictment has been prepared regarding the death of 8-year-old Oğuzhan Moğol, who fell fro

Legal battles and political shifts in Istanbul municipalties

130 clusters · 298 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkish courts hear testimony on bribery and organized crime

The corruption and organized crime trial involving Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has expanded in scope and political consequence. The case involves 436 defendants, with 57 currently in cus

Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

11 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 18 days ago

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

Kuyumcukent gold fraud and diamond smuggling investigation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: International crime ring linked to diamond smuggling and gold fraud in Turkey

Authorities in Turkey have uncovered a large-scale organized crime network operating through the Kuyumcukent jewelry district in Istanbul. The investigation initially focused on a fraud scheme where 35 suspects allegedly

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

85 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 23 days ago

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

Extortion activities by criminal groups in Istanbul

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Istanbul judicial bribery probe leads to arrests and suspensions

In September 2026, an indictment from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office detailed extortion tactics used by the ‘Şapkalılar’ (The Hatters) criminal organization in the Nişantaşı district. The group, led by Vol