Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

Investigation into Mehmet Fatih Tançalan's finances

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Van resident arrested following wedding wealth investigation

Authorities in Van, Turkey, have arrested Mehmet Fatih Tançalan, known on social media as ‘Vanlı Kara Haydar’, on charges of ‘laundering assets derived from crime’ and ‘insulting the Turkish nation and state institutions

Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

5 clusters · 93 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Turkey arrests 106 suspects in tourism security operations

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

Verdicts and ongoing hearings in Turkish municipal trial

123 clusters · 295 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality corruption trial sees bribery testimonies

The corruption and organized crime trial involving Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu continues in Silivri. The case involves 414 defendants, with 51 currently in custody. Prosecutors allege th

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

79 clusters · 199 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: İslam Yakut, international drug trafficking leader, apprehended in Istanbul

Throughout mid-2026, Turkish law enforcement conducted extensive, multi-agency operations targeting organized crime, including financial fraud, narcotics trafficking, and illegal gambling. Initial operations focused on l

Habertürk executives drug and criminal organization trials

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mehmet Akif Ersoy trial begins in Istanbul

Legal proceedings have commenced in Istanbul involving former Habertürk TV executives regarding allegations of drug trafficking, facilitating drug use, and organized crime. In the trial of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the former

Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

82 clusters · 237 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey conducts major operations against money laundering and cyber fraud

Turkey’s security drive intensified throughout July 2026, adding new layers to the multi‑front campaign against organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal gambling and terrorism. On 3 July, coordinated sweeps in 16 provi

Gaziantep Dülük-OSB Tunnel construction

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gaziantep tunnel accident leads to one death and three detentions

Construction is underway on the Dülük-OSB Tunnel in Gaziantep, a strategic infrastructure project intended to connect the city center with the Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone. The project, a collaboration between the

Turkish criminal investigations and law enforcement actions

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey detains 31 lawyers in illegal data panel investigation

Law enforcement and judicial authorities in Turkey have conducted several significant criminal investigations and operations. In Erzincan, provincial police apprehended 22 wanted suspects during city-wide operations. Tho

Turkish social media regulation and account blocking

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey blocks 2,034 social media accounts over security concerns

Turkish authorities initially considered new regulatory measures against major social media platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, due to concerns that these companies were not sufficiently implementing jud

Indictment prepared against comedian Deniz Göktaş

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Comedian Deniz Göktaş indicted over viral stand-up show

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

Corruption and bribery investigations in Turkish municipalty

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Muhittin Böcek faces investigation over prostitution and employment allegations

Legal and investigative developments have emerged regarding corruption and bribery allegations within various Turkish municipalities. In the Aktaş court case, former MASAK Deputy Chairman Ramazan Başak has challenged th

Legal investigations and turmoil surrounding Manifest group

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Manifest group faces turmoil following arrest of manager Tolga Akış

The legal situation surrounding the music group Manifest and its manager, Tolga Akış, has expanded significantly. Following allegations by photographer Mesut Adlin regarding restrictive contracts and unfair revenue distr

Eren Kaşıkçı death investigation

5 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: MasterChef Türkiye judges mourn the death of 2021 champion Eren Kaşıkçı

MasterChef Turkey 2021 champion Eren Kaşıkçı was found dead in his Kilyos home on 29 July 2026. Police noted he reached for medication, suggesting a possible heart attack, and the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Offic

Turkish cybercrime organization investigation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkish prosecutors seek 50-year sentences for hacker group

Turkish prosecutors have issued an indictment seeking prison sentences of up to 50 years for seven members of a cybercrime organization. The investigation, initiated following a tip to the Provincial Gendarmerie Command,

Turkey intensifies FETÖ crackdown, expands asset freezes

11 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Istanbul and Muğla police conduct FETO/PDY operations

Following the digital suppression of Gülen‑linked accounts in July, the Turkish government launched a fresh wave of operations against the FETÖ/PDY network. On 11 July, interior and justice ministries coordinated raids i

Ahbap probe escalates: trustee appointed, 54 suspects

27 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Haluk Levent faces fraud probe and divorce amid AHBAP investigation

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has significantly escalated its investigation into Ahbap Derneği, now labeling it a possible ‘Ahbaplar Crime Organization.’ The probe, handled by the Bureau for the Investiga

Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

7 clusters · 193 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances investigations into unsolved crimes and criminal syndicates

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

Social media restrictions in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Haluk Levent's Instagram account restricted in Turkey

Turkish authorities have implemented various social media restrictions against high-profile individuals and organizations. In late July 2026, Ankara’s 3rd Civil Court ordered a block on Engin Polat’s Instagram account f

Turkish starch-based sugar industry investigation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey investigates starch-based sugar companies for quota violations

Turkish authorities have launched a large-scale investigation into the starch-based sugar (NBŞ) sector, targeting 25 companies across multiple provinces including Istanbul, Ankara, and Adana. The probe, coordinated by th

Turkish municipal administrative and asset actions

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities announce various asset auctions and sales

Turkish municipal councils have engaged in various administrative actions involving licensing, debt management, and asset liquidation. In late July 2026, the Küçükkuyu municipal council revoked the operating license of

CHP figurant scandal evolves amid investigation and denials

5 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ömer İne admits to providing 250 paid extras for CHP event

The Republican People’s Party (CHP) faced a scandal following a membership and badge-awarding ceremony in Istanbul on 25 July 2026. Media reports, notably by journalist Ebru Çelik, alleged that casting agencies were hire

Legal investigation of singer Mabel Matiz in Turkey

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Mabel Matiz issued travel ban following obscenity investigation

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an ex officio investigation into Turkish singer Mabel Matiz (Fatih Karaca) regarding his song and music video ‘Ha Leylim’. Authorities are examining the lyrics and v

Organized crime operations in Turkey

2 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Türkiye Ministry of Justice resolves major cold cases and dismantles crime rings

Turkish authorities have conducted significant operations targeting various organized crime networks in Istanbul and Izmir, while also making breakthroughs in long-standing investigations. In Istanbul, investigations in

Turkish starch-based sugar industry investigation

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Kervan Gıda clarifies involvement in sugar investigation

Turkish authorities launched a major investigation into the starch-based sugar industry across eight provinces, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana. Coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office,