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2 clusters · 9 sources · 29 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 9 days ago

Theft at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul

Overview

In August 2026, a theft occurred at the Gazi Atik Ali Paşa Mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul. An unidentified individual stole a bag from a man during noon prayers, taking approximately 450,000 TL in cash and 53 grams of gold.

The victim, who intended to exchange the savings to purchase a vehicle, reported the loss to the police. Law enforcement has initiated an investigation and is reviewing security camera footage from the mosque to identify the suspect.

Entities

Gazi Atik Ali Paşa Mosque · İshak Yılmaz · Fatih

Timeline

9 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Fatih Mosque theft: Man loses 450,000 TL and gold savings
A man lost approximately 450,000 TL and 53 grams of gold after his bag was stolen while praying at the Gazi Atik Ali Paşa Mosque in Fatih, Istanbul.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Gold bracelet theft in Salihli, Turkey
Police caught a thief who stole 15 gold bracelets worth 2.5 million lira from a Salihli jewelry shop after reviewing camera footage; the gold was recovered and returned.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · gazeteilksayfa.com · gzt.com · haber16.com · haber3.com · isca.org.sg · m.haber7.com · medyafaresi.com · skor.sozcu.com.tr