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2 clusters · 11 sources · 4 days · First seen 18 days ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Istanbul real estate fraud ring investigation

Overview

Istanbul police conducted operations targeting a real estate fraud ring that used fake online advertisements for low-priced apartments, primarily in the Esenyurt district, to solicit deposits from victims. The group, which operated like a family business, allegedly defrauded approximately 30 people of roughly 25 million lira.

Following investigations by the Istanbul Police Department’s Fraud Bureau, simultaneous raids were carried out across Istanbul, Sinop, and Giresun. While initial reports indicated 13 suspects were detained, subsequent updates confirmed 14 suspects were taken into custody. Authorities seized significant assets, including 23 real estate properties—comprising houses, lands, and orchards—as well as six vehicles. Several suspects were noted to have extensive prior criminal records.

Entities

Esenyurt · Istanbul Police Department · Sinop · Deniz B. · Kağıthane

Timeline

14 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Istanbul police dismantle 25 million TL real estate fraud ring
Istanbul police detained 14 suspects involved in a 25 million TL real estate scam using fake apartment listings to defraud 30 people via reservation deposits.
18 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Istanbul police arrest suspects in real estate fraud and gold theft
Istanbul police have arrested 13 suspects for a 25 million lira real estate deposit scam and apprehended a courier who fled with 2 million lira in gold and currency.

Sources

dunya.com · haber16.com · haberaktuel.com · karsmanset.com · m.haberturk.com · mersinhaber.com · pressturk.com · sondakika.com · tekirdaginsesi.com.tr · yenisafak.com · yerkoyhabergazetesi.com