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Investigation into Mehmet Fatih Tançalan's finances

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: MASAK report reveals massive wealth discrepancy for Mehmet Fatih Tançalan

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’. The investigation, led by the Van Chief Public Prosecut

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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

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Turkey expands crackdown on illegal online gambling

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey announces action plan to combat illegal digital betting

Turkish authorities have expanded their crackdown on illegal online betting, games of chance, and virtual gambling. Following a presidential circular issued on November 1, 2025, the government implemented an Action Plan

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Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey conducts major operations against crime and corruption

Turkish authorities have conducted a series of large-scale law enforcement operations targeting various criminal activities, ranging from organized crime syndicates to targeted fraud rings. In mid-August, the Istanbul an

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Investigation into associates of Turkish MP Cemal Enginyurt

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Advisor to Turkish MP Cemal Enginyurt arrested in money laundering probe

Investigations by Turkish prosecutors into the associates of Yeni Parti Istanbul MP Cemal Enginyurt have led to legal actions involving allegations of money laundering and illicit activities. In August 2026, Alptürk Eng

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Corruption and bribery investigations in Turkish municipalty

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

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

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Narin Güran murder case documentary investigation

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Diyarbakır prosecutors probe Şeytantepe documentary

Following the 2024 death of 8-year-old Narin Güran, which resulted in life sentences for several family members and a prison term for a neighbor, legal scrutiny has shifted toward a documentary titled ‘Şeytantepe.’ In l

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Ahbap probe escalates: trustee appointed, 54 suspects

27 clusters · 200 sources · last updated

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

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Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

7 clusters · 193 sources · last updated

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

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Şile Municipality corruption investigation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Şile Municipality corruption probe reveals festival tender fraud

An investigation by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into corruption and organized crime within the Şile Municipality has uncovered extensive bribery and tender fraud. An initial indictment alleged

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