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Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

79 clusters · 198 sources · last updated

Latest: İslam Yakut, international drug lord, 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

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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

82 clusters · 237 sources · last updated

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