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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

100 clusters · 292 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Turkish authorities conduct illegal betting operation across five 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 Mustafa Sarıgül family

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mehmet Aygün surrenders amid Sarıgül family money laundering probe

An investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into money laundering allegations involving the family of Yeni Parti Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül has led to several high-profile surrenders and arrests.

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

37 clusters · 325 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey Justice Minister clarifies fund investigation legalities

The Turkish investment fund crisis has entered an active recovery and legal enforcement phase. Following the mid-September 2026 market volatility, the Fund Coordination Board has advanced liquidation processes. Ziraat Ba

Turkish investment fund investigation updates

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation: Sütşurup family assets seized

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating capital market transactions involving allegations of money laundering and terrorism financing. This probe resulted in arrest warrants for Melis Sütşurup Sand

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey fund investigation leads to multiple high-profile arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has evolved into a major financial crisis. The probe, involving entities such as Pus

Astor Enerji fund investigation and asset freezes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Astor Enerji shareholders Feridun and Enver Geçgel have assets unfrozen

Astor Enerji disclosed that it holds 376,611,868 TL in three funds currently undergoing liquidation by the Capital Markets Board. The company clarified it has no investments in Tera Group or Pusula Group companies. While

Turkish law enforcement operations in Istanbul

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Two internationally wanted suspects apprehended in Istanbul

Turkish authorities have conducted multiple security operations in Istanbul targeting various criminal and organizational activities. In mid-October, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office coordinated simultaneou

Halk TV raid and trustee appointment in Turkey

3 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey authorities seize control of Halk TV opposition channel

On October 14, 2026, Turkish authorities conducted a dawn raid on the Istanbul headquarters of Halk TV, an opposition-aligned television station. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated the operation was par

CHP political shifts and legal challenges for Istanbul Mayor

14 clusters · 158 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ekrem İmamoğlu official vehicle trial adjourned to 2027

Political shifts within the Republican People's Party (CHP) continue as several local officials defect to the Justice and Development Party (AKP). During an expanded provincial chairmen's meeting in Ankara, President Rec

Turkey economic and banking market trends

6 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey card payments reach nearly 3 trillion TL in September

Turkey has become Europe’s largest credit card market, surpassing Spain based on European Central Bank data. A Mastercard report indicates the ecosystem includes 142 million credit cards and 319 million debit and prepaid

Corruption investigations in Turkish municipalities

9 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Çukurova Municipality corruption investigation leads to 34 arrests

Corruption and embezzlement investigations have expanded across multiple Turkish municipalities. In Eskişehir, an indictment involves 22 suspects regarding the Tepebaşı Municipality, alleging irregularities in 197 direct

Turkish football corruption probe triggers MHK resignations

9 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ferdi Karadoruk faces up to 8 years in prison in referee investigation

The investigation into corruption and sports crimes within Turkish football, known as the ‘Referees File’, has led to significant leadership changes within the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). Following the investigati

Turkish law enforcement anti-drug operations

2 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkish authorities conduct large-scale operations in Diyarbakır

Turkish authorities have conducted significant operations targeting narcotics trafficking and organized crime. In a large-scale coordinated effort involving 2,000 police personnel across 13 provinces, including Istanbul

Detention of Richard Heart in Istanbul

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul police operation

Richard James Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, the founder of cryptocurrency projects HEX and PulseChain, was detained in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 14, 2026. The arrest was conducted through a joint operation in

Turkish football league and tournament updates

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkish football clubs prepare for upcoming league matches

Turkish football activities continue to focus on league preparations and tournament schedules. In the Süper Lig, Kocaelispor is preparing for a match against Alanyaspor, with manager Selçuk İnan managing tactical setups

Protests over Halk TV trustee appointment

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Halk TV faces trustee appointment and social media restrictions in Turkey

Following the appointment of a trustee to Halk TV by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, political and media figures have organized responses to defend press liberty. Initially, the YENİ Parti announced a sol

Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

9 clusters · 213 sources · last updated 7 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

Law enforcement operations in Bursa

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Milas Mayor Fevzi Topuz detained in corruption probe

Law enforcement agencies in Bursa have conducted various security and anti-smuggling operations across multiple districts. In September, approximately 1,000 police officers carried out a large-scale operation in Gürsu.

Detention of Turkish journalist Bahadır Özgür

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Journalist Bahadır Özgür detained in Istanbul

Investigative journalist Bahadır Özgür was detained by Istanbul police following an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. He faces allegations of “violating the confidentiality of the investigat

Turkish investigation into Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya

9 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: İbrahim Ömer Gönül faces investigation for alleged market manipulation

The investigation into former Turkish Minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband, İlyas Kaya, has progressed following an audit by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). The SPK submitted findings to the Istanbul Chief Pu

Legal battles and political shifts in Istanbul municipalties

130 clusters · 298 sources · last updated 14 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 15 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

Comedian Deniz Göktaş released with travel ban

7 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 16 days ago

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

Prostitution mediation investigations in Turkey

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Tevfik Beyhan arrested for soliciting women via social media live stream

Investigations by Turkish prosecutors have uncovered different methods of alleged prostitution mediation and solicitation. In Istanbul, an investigation titled “Ailem Güvende” (My Family is Safe) has focused on an alleg

Turkish crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists

7 clusters · 199 sources · last updated 17 days ago

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

Kuyumcukent gold fraud and diamond smuggling investigation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 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

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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

Turkey fines businesses for excessive produce prices

4 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Trade issues 2.6 billion TL in fines during 2026 audits

Turkish authorities have expanded their efforts to combat price manipulation in the fresh fruit and vegetable market. Following an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into fraudulent receipts a

Turkish capital market manipulation investigations

2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: İbrahim Ömer Gönül faces investigation request for alleged fund supervision failures

Turkish authorities have initiated investigations into potential market manipulation and misconduct within the country’s capital markets. In September 2026, prosecutors launched an investigation into former Borsa İstanb

Extortion activities by criminal groups in Istanbul

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 23 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