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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

97 clusters · 284 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Turkey conducts large-scale anti-drug operations across 78 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

Ankara drug and prostitution investigation

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ankara teacher arrested in drug and prostitution investigation

Authorities in Ankara are conducting an investigation into drug trafficking and prostitution involving various individuals and entertainment venues. In late September, businessman Atilla Yıldırım was arrested following

Corruption investigations in Turkish municipalities

9 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Çukurova Municipality corruption investigation leads to 34 arrests

Corruption and embezzlement investigations have expanded across multiple Turkish municipalities. In Eskişehir, an indictment has been submitted regarding the Tepebaşı Municipality, involving 22 suspects, including the De

Turkish football corruption probe triggers MHK resignations

9 clusters · 202 sources · last updated 2 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 2 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

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

19 clusters · 194 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey capital markets investigation leads to multiple arrests

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has intensified. The probe involves entities such as Pusula Finans Holding AŞ, Tera

Turkey financial crime regulation and enforcement

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking sector implements stricter transaction monitoring

Following an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into a money laundering and illegal betting network involving Papel Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş., the Central Bank of the Republic o

Investigation into Alihan Kuriş expands to murder probe

9 clusters · 213 sources · last updated 4 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 4 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.

Organized crime investigations in Turkey

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkish authorities dismantle insurance fraud and illegal egg trade rings

Authorities in Turkey are investigating separate instances of organized crime involving large-scale fraud. In Eskişehir, an organized loan shark ring operating through a vehicle dealership is under investigation for all

Turkish investigation into Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya

9 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 10 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

Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

11 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 11 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

Turkish financial transparency and capital outflow scrutiny

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces scrutiny over tax haven list and offshore fund transfers

Turkey is facing increased scrutiny regarding financial transparency and the movement of capital. Under the ‘Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information’, Turkey

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

85 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 16 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

Turkey expands crackdown on illegal online gambling

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Türkiye holds workshop to combat illegal betting and virtual gambling

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

Investigation into Mehmet Fatih Tançalan's finances

4 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Istanbul police arrest two drug manufacturers using fake workshop

Authorities in Van, Turkey, have arrested Mehmet Fatih Tançalan, known on social media as ‘Vanlı Kara Haydar’, and his wife, influencer Çağla Öz Tançalan, on charges of ‘laundering assets derived from crime’ and ‘insulti

Turkish state data breach and financial crime investigations

2 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu investigation: Second wave of operations across 16 provinces

Turkish authorities have expanded their investigation into security breaches within the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and its Integrated Financial Intelligence System (EMIS). Justice Minister Akın Gürlek a