# Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-fraud-investigations > Updated: 2026-09-12T21:12:33.000Z. Sources: 201. Developments: 80. 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 large-scale fraud networks, such as social-aid impersonation and investment scams. Cyber-crime and digital fraud also emerged as major targets, with authorities dismantling networks involved in credit-card fraud and phishing. In August 2026, high-profile extraditions continued. Serkan Kurtuluş, an organized crime leader wanted via a Red Notice for 33 offenses including premeditated murder, was extradited from Argentina. The Turkish Ministry of Interior identified Kurtuluş as the leader of a criminal group linked to investigations in İzmir, specifically a scheme known as the ‘FETÖ borsası’ (FETÖ exchange). This network allegedly leaked lists of FETÖ suspects to facilitate extortion and kidnapping, involving connections between organized crime, intelligence officials, and political figures. Narcotics enforcement saw massive escalation. A 10-day coordinated operation across 71 provinces resulted in the seizure of 2,367 kilograms of narcotics and over 4 million synthetic pills, leading to the apprehension of 894 suspects. In early September, investigations expanded into drug trafficking and prostitution. In Ankara, the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office targeted prominent business figures, leading to the arrests of Selman Reşitoğlu, chairman of Ekpet İnşaat, and Reyhan Çağla Baykam, Vice Chairman of KAM Ankara Beton Sanayi A.Ş. On September 10, 2026, authorities apprehended İslam Yakut, an international drug trafficking leader, in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. Yakut had been a fugitive since 2017 after escaping from custody following a period of leave from a semi-open prison. He was found using a fake foreign identity. His criminal organization was reportedly responsible for approximately 2 tons of narcotics seized across Turkey and Europe, managing heroin shipments from Iran and Afghanistan to Europe while facilitating the transport of synthetic drugs from Europe to Turkey. ## Claims - A total of 216 suspects were arrested in the operation. (disputed by 13 sources) - Twenty‑five suspects were detained in connection with the scheme. (disputed by 7 sources) - 37 suspects were arrested in the visa fraud investigation. (disputed by 7 sources) - Ninety suspects were arrested in a modem fraud scheme involving 116 million TL in illicit gains across 19 provinces. (disputed by 3 sources) - Crime syndicate leader İslam Yakut has been apprehended in Istanbul. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The syndicate was responsible for 2 tons of drugs seized in Turkey and Europe. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Yakut used ANOM and SKY ECC encrypted communication systems to issue orders. (corroborated by 20 sources) - İslam Yakut had been a fugitive since 2017. (corroborated by 18 sources) - Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi gave the directive for the operation. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The Interior Ministry announced the results of the operation via its official social‑media account. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The operation was carried out in 52 provinces of Turkey. (corroborated by 13 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Islam Yakut arrested in Istanbul after nine years as a fugitive Turkish authorities arrested Islam Yakut in Istanbul, a major heroin kingpin who had been a fugitive since 2017. His network moved drugs between Asia, Europe, and Turkey using encrypted communications. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islam-yakut-arrested-in-istanbul-after-nine-years-as-a-fugitive ### 2026-09-10: İslam Yakut, international drug trafficking leader, apprehended in Istanbul International drug lord İslam Yakut, a fugitive since 2017, has been captured in Istanbul's Sarıyer district during a coordinated operation by Turkish intelligence and police. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-conducts-major-drug-seizures-including-387kg-of-cannabis-at-ipsala-border ### 2026-09-06: Turkish intelligence detains four international drug traffickers Turkey's MİT and police detained four international drug traffickers wanted by INTERPOL red notices in a week-long series of operations across Antalya, Istanbul, and Mardin. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-intelligence-detains-four-international-drug-traffickers ### 2026-09-06: Turkey conducts massive nationwide drug operations and arrests business leaders Turkish authorities conducted massive nationwide drug operations, seizing over 2 tons of narcotics and 4 million pills, while arresting prominent business figures in Ankara for drug trafficking and prostitution 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/selman-reitolu-arrested-in-drug-and-prostitution-investigation ### 2026-09-02: Turkish authorities seize counterfeit USD and large drug quantities Turkish authorities have seized millions of dollars in counterfeit US currency and large quantities of narcotics, including cocaine and cannabis, during various operations in Istanbul, Izmir, and Bingöl. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-seize-counterfeit-usd-and-large-drug-quantities ### 2026-08-31: Turkish customs officials seize large quantities of narcotics in separate operations Turkish customs officials seized over 31 kg of drugs at Ankara Esenboğa Airport and intercepted 5 kg of methamphetamine hidden in a gas cylinder at the Iranian border. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-customs-officials-seize-large-quantities-of-narcotics-in-separate-operations ### 2026-08-28: Turkish authorities seize 300 million lira worth of heroin in cargo operation Turkish authorities seized 109 kilograms of heroin worth 300 million lira at an Ankara cargo center, leading to an arrest in Istanbul and an ongoing investigation into the shipment's origins in Van. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-seize-300-million-lira-worth-of-heroin-in-cargo-operation ### 2026-08-25: Law enforcement conducts major drug crackdowns in Turkey and Northern Cyprus Police in Turkey and Northern Cyprus have carried out widespread anti-drug operations, resulting in hundreds of arrests and the seizure of hundreds of kilograms of narcotics and millions of pills. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-conducts-massive-anti-drug-operations-across-71-provinces ### 2026-08-21: Ankara authorities arrest 19 in human trafficking sting Nineteen suspects were arrested in Ankara's Çankaya district following an investigation into human trafficking and prostitution involving several entertainment venues. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odunpazar-thieves-steal-three-boxes-of-drugs-from-apartment ### 2026-08-18: Serkan Kurtuluş extradited to Turkey from Argentina Organized crime leader Serkan Kurtuluş has been extradited from Argentina to Turkey to face charges including premeditated murder, armed robbery, and operating a criminal organization in İzmir. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serkan-kurtulu-extradited-to-turkey-from-argentina ### 2026-08-13: Serkan Kurtuluş extradited to Turkey from Argentina Crime leader Serkan Kurtuluş has been extradited from Argentina to Turkey. Separately, authorities arrested 37 people for visa appointment fraud and 90 for a 116 million TL modem scam. 69 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manisa-police-arrest-gang-for-impersonating-prosecutors-to-commit-fraud ### 2026-08-10: Turkey conducts massive narcotics operation across 28 provinces Turkish gendarmerie conducted a massive narcotics operation across 28 provinces, seizing 104kg of drugs and 2.2 million cannabis plants. 69 suspects were arrested for organized drug trafficking via social media 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-seize-over-600kg-of-narcotics-in-multiple-operations ### 2026-08-01: Denizli, Turkey fraud operation arrests eight in 4‑million‑lira gold scam Turkish police arrested eight suspects in a fraud where scammers posed as judges, used online job ads to recruit couriers, and stole gold jewelry worth 4 million lira from a Denizli resident. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denizli-turkey-fraud-operation-arrests-eight-in-4millionlira-gold-scam ### 2026-07-27: Turkey's Interior Ministry raids seize 216 suspects in nationwide social‑media crackdown Turkey’s Interior Ministry, under Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, raided 52 provinces, detaining 216 suspects who used social media to promote criminal groups; weapons were seized and the operation was announced via a 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-arrests-25-in-850million-tl-foreks-fraud-network ### 2026-07-21: Bursa director Ezel Akay and brother detained in cannabis bust Bursa’s Jandarma raided director Ezel Akay’s İnegöl home, seizing cannabis, a climate‑controlled grow system and 1 kg of hashish; Akay and his musician brother were arrested and sent for forensic testing. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-gold-heist-4-kg-stolen-suspects-captured-after-disguised-picnic-arrest ### 2026-07-20: Iranian drug suspect Kasra Ashrafi captured in Bodrum, Turkey Iranian Interpol‑red‑listed drug trafficker Kasra Ashrafi was arrested in Bodrum, Turkey, in a joint police‑MIT raid that seized 45,000 euros, a crypto wallet, gold and other items; Fatima Dhahri was also taken 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-drug-suspect-kasra-ashrafi-captured-in-bodrum-turkey ### 2026-07-19: Turkey launches nationwide crackdowns on FETÖ, cyber crime and illegal betting Turkey’s Interior Ministry conducted nationwide raids: 128 FETÖ suspects detained in 22 provinces, 361 cyber‑crime arrests in 39 provinces, and 34 illegal‑betting arrests, with a zero‑tolerance stance from the 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-arrest-hundreds-in-cybercrime-sweep-dozens-in-bingl-crackdown ### 2026-07-16: Samsun Police Dismantle 87 Million TL Digital Fraud Network Across Four Turkish Provinces Turkish police, led by the Samsun prosecutor, arrested eight members of a digital fraud ring operating in four provinces, seizing 87 million TL and warning citizens against fake online shops. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-police-dismantle-87-million-tl-digital-fraud-network-across-four-turkish-provinces ### 2026-07-15: Turkey drug crackdown nets multi‑city seizures and celebrity arrests Turkey’s police seized dozens of kilograms of various drugs in multiple cities, arrested dozens of suspects, and launched a high‑profile probe that detained several celebrities. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-seizes-5-million-worth-of-smuggled-scorpion-venom ### 2026-07-11: Diyarbakır's Dicle District Seizes 3,527 Cannabis Plants in First Half of 2026 In the first half of 2026, Dicle district (Diyarbakır, Turkey) seized 3,527 cannabis plants, eight illegal guns, and 19 g of other drugs after inspecting 1,112 vehicles, with several arrests and increased road‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diyarbakrs-dicle-district-seizes-3527-cannabis-plants-in-first-half-of-2026 ### 2026-07-10: Bursa raid seizes 10 million‑lira counterfeit mineral oil operation Turkish gendarmerie in Bursa’s Gemlik district seized about 10 million lira worth of counterfeit mineral oil, 6,400 L base waste oil, 3,120 L mineral oil, 644,820 fake labels and production equipment, detaining 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-raid-seizes-10-millionlira-counterfeit-mineral-oil-operation ### 2026-07-10: Istanbul fake‑police fraud nets 3 million lira in gold jewellery Fake police in Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district tricked victims, including an Azerbaijani‑origin Turkish citizen, into handing over about 3 million lira of gold jewellery; five suspects were arrested and fake 100 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fake-police-con-artists-steal-3-million-lira-in-gold-in-istanbul ### 2026-07-10: Turkey's Interior Ministry returns 54 red‑notice and national suspects from abroad Turkey’s Interior Ministry extradited 54 suspects—29 on Interpol red notices and 25 nationally wanted—from 12 countries, citing extensive inter‑agency and international police cooperation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-interior-ministry-returns-54-rednotice-and-national-suspects-from-abroad ### 2026-07-10: Turkey police seize weapons and cash in raid on 'Söylemez Kardeşler' crime syndicate Turkey’s Jandarma carried out simultaneous raids in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, detaining eight members of the ‘Söylemez Kardeşler’ crime group, seizing weapons, cash and documents while four fugitives remain ​ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-seize-weapons-and-cash-in-raid-on-sylemez-kardeler-crime-syndicate ### 2026-07-10: Tunceli cyber‑fraud ring busted, 11 arrested Turkish police broke up a Tunceli‑based cyber‑investment fraud, arresting 11 suspects and seizing millions of lira after raids in six provinces. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-arrest-11-alleged-investment-fraudsters-in-eightprovince-crackdown ### 2026-07-08: Eskişehir senior avoided 1.5 million‑lira loss after jewelry shop halted gold scam In Eskişehir, Turkey, a jewelry shop stopped an elderly man from handing over 1 million TL of gold after he was duped by phone scammers, preventing a total loss of about 1.5 million TL. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-senior-avoided-15-millionlira-loss-after-jewelry-shop-halted-gold-scam ### 2026-07-06: Şırnak authorities confiscate over 16 million TL of illegal drugs and smuggled goods Şırnak police seized over 16 million TL of drugs, cigarettes, e‑cigs and other contraband, arresting 56‑73 suspects in late‑June/early‑July raids. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rnak-authorities-confiscate-over-16-million-tl-of-illegal-drugs-and-smuggled-goods ### 2026-07-04: Diyarbakır fraud ring bust: 27 suspects detained Turkish police detained 27 members of a fraud ring operating in six provinces, uncovering about 1 billion TL in illicit funds and claims of promised state services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diyarbakr-fraud-ring-bust-27-suspects-detained ### 2026-07-04: Turkey's Interior Ministry cracks down on cyber‑crime network, 306 detained Turkey’s Interior Ministry, police and MASAK detained 306 suspects in a 14‑province cyber‑crime sweep, arresting 18 and exposing child‑porn, POS fraud, illegal betting and phishing scams. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-interior-ministry-raids-cybercrime-networks-306-detained ### 2026-07-04: Turkey police seize 10,000 counterfeit gold items in multi‑province raid Turkish police raided ten provinces, arresting 69 suspects and seizing over 10,000 counterfeit gold items worth about 220 million lira, along with firearms and synthetic drugs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-seize-10000-counterfeit-gold-items-in-multiprovince-raid ### 2026-07-04: Turkey cracks bank insider fraud targeting elderly, arrests suspects over 324 million‑lira scheme Turkey’s data‑leak fraud targeting seniors prompts tighter bank safeguards, while a police raid in Ordu uncovered 324 million lira suspicious flows, leading to nine arrests. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-cracks-bank-insider-fraud-targeting-elderly-arrests-suspects-over-324-millionlira-scheme ### 2026-07-04: Turkey police seize 53 in nationwide internet modem fraud raid Turkish police raided six provinces, arresting 53 people in an internet‑modem fraud that victimised over 17,000 citizens and moved about 757 million TL. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-seize-53-suspects-in-multiprovince-modem-fraud-operation ### 2026-07-03: Konya Jandarma conducts large‑scale cyber patrol and criminal checks Konya Jandarma’s June‑July 2026 operations examined 39,108 online sites, acted on 4,549 accounts and sent 154 reports, while June checks queried over 1.2 million people and 3.7 million vehicles, arresting 513 s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-jandarma-conducts-largescale-cyber-patrol-and-criminal-checks ### 2026-07-03: Turkey arrests 9 in Ordu fraud sting involving 324 million lira Ordu police, with the Ünye prosecutor, arrested 12 suspects for a 324 million‑lira fraud; nine were jailed, three released. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-arrests-9-in-ordu-fraud-sting-involving-324-million-lira ### 2026-07-03: Kahramanmaraş operation arrests 22 in large‑scale fake gold scheme Turkish police raided ten provinces, detaining 69 people and jailing 22 in a large counterfeit‑gold network, seizing over 10,000 fake gold pieces and weapons. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kahramanmara-operation-arrests-22-in-largescale-fake-gold-scheme ### 2026-07-03: Czech police and Turkish authorities detain 51 in massive fraud call centre Czech and Turkish police detained 51 people in Istanbul, busting a fraud call centre that scammed Czech citizens of over 553 million crowns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-police-and-turkish-authorities-detain-51-in-massive-fraud-call-centre ### 2026-07-03: Turkey cracks down on fake ID and land title fraud Turkey detained 23 suspects in a fake‑ID and land‑title fraud ring and issued public advice on using Web Tapu, SMS alerts and limited powers of attorney to protect property. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-cracks-down-on-fake-id-and-land-title-fraud ### 2026-07-02: Turkey arrests two women in marriage‑fraud scheme that stole 1 million TL in gold Two women posing as wedding helpers duped a Nevşehir groom of 1 million TL in gold and cash; police recovered the items in Kayseri and jailed the suspects. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-arrests-two-women-in-marriagefraud-scheme-that-stole-1-million-tl-in-gold ### 2026-07-01: Turkish police launch fraud‑prevention outreach in Erzurum and Ardahan Turkish police in Erzurum and Ardahan held street campaigns, distributing brochures and advising citizens on fraud, traffic safety, and other crimes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-launch-fraudprevention-outreach-in-erzurum-and-ardahan ### 2026-07-01: Turkey Extradites 197 Criminals from 31 Countries, Says Justice Minister Turkey’s Justice Minister said 197 suspects were extradited from 31 countries in the first half of 2026, with Georgia and Germany providing the most. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-extradites-197-criminals-from-31-countries-says-justice-minister ### 2026-06-30: Turkey police raid Istanbul‑based money‑laundering network, arrest 37 Turkish police carried out simultaneous raids in nine provinces targeting an Istanbul‑based money‑laundering network, detaining 37 suspects and seizing 19 homes, 9 plots, 31 vehicles and 32 companies linked to≈ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-raid-istanbulbased-moneylaundering-network-arrest-37 ### 2026-06-26: Manisa police warn Selendi residents about fraud and theft Manisa police in Selendi held a market outreach, advising residents on fraud, theft prevention and urging prompt 112 reports. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manisa-police-warn-selendi-residents-about-fraud-and-theft ### 2026-06-26: Erzincan Chief Prosecutor Mustafa Değerli and Colleagues Hold Farewell Ceremony Chief Prosecutor Mustafa Değerli and prosecutors Işık and Bostancı held a farewell ceremony at Erzincan Courthouse after their 12 June 2026 transfer, thanking staff and stressing humane detainee treatment. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bakrky-prosecutors-office-leads-major-raid-on-karacellatlar-crime-group ### 2026-06-25: Istanbul police‑impersonation scam nets three arrests Three men were arrested in Istanbul for posing as police, swindling an elderly woman out of gold and cash, converting the loot to dollars and buying a TV. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-policeimpersonation-scam-nets-three-arrests ### 2026-06-24: Turkish police detain suspects in two telephone fraud scams Turkey arrested suspects in two telephone fraud cases, one in Bursa involving a 73‑year‑old victim and another national scam that cheated a disabled man out of 800 000 TL in gold. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-detain-suspects-in-two-telephone-fraud-scams ### 2026-06-21: Turkish police arrest 64 in nation‑wide immigration fraud sting Turkish police detained 64 people in a coordinated raid across eight provinces after uncovering a scheme that used fake documents to secure residency permits for foreign nationals, charging them with organized‑ 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diyarbakir-market-bomb-attack-prompts-charges-against-four-including-two-minors ### 2026-06-20: Turkish Customs Intensify Border Checks and Seize Large Quantities of Illegal Drugs and Goods Turkish customs warned travelers of stricter EU border checks and heavy fines, while also seizing millions of units of tramadol, pregabalin and 273 kg of methamphetamine in recent anti‑drug raids. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-customs-intensify-border-checks-and-seize-large-quantities-of-illegal-drugs-and-goods ### 2026-06-18: Turkey seizes multi‑ton illegal drug shipments in coordinated customs and police operations Turkey's customs and police seized over 15 tons of illicit drugs valued at billions of lira across ports and borders, and captured an Interpol‑wanted trafficker in Bursa. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-fugitive-s-b-captured-after-13year-interpol-hunt ### 2026-06-17: Turkey's MIT captures ISIS‑K media operative Ahmet Kazancı Turkey's MIT arrested ISIS‑K media operative Ahmet Kazancı, exposing his role in recruitment, training and propaganda and thwarting planned attacks on Turkey. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-mit-captures-isisk-media-operative-ahmet-kazanc ### 2026-06-17: Turkey police crackdown arrests 313 in organized crime sweep Turkey’s interior ministry and gendarmerie raided 24 provinces, detaining 313 organized‑crime suspects, while a parallel Antalya probe into municipal firm ANSET led to 14 imprisonments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-crackdown-arrests-313-in-organized-crime-sweep ### 2026-06-16: Turkish police capture convicted fugitives in Samsun and Bursa Turkish police captured three convicted fugitives in Samsun and four in Bursa, securing prisoners with sentences ranging from 13 to 21 years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-capture-convicted-fugitives-in-samsun-and-bursa ### 2026-06-16: Turkey launches nationwide crackdown on organized crime, arrests over 300 suspects Turkey's law‑enforcement crackdown across dozens of provinces arrested over 300 suspects, busted drug labs, fraud schemes and a lawyers’ cannabis operation, seizing billions in illicit funds. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-seize-millions-in-fraud-raids-across-afyon-istanbul-and-kean ### 2026-06-15: Turkey Jandarma raids dismantle multi‑province cyber‑fraud networks Turkish Jandarma raids across 12 and 34 provinces busted cyber‑fraud rings, seizing 162 million to 4.8 billion lira and arresting up to 293 suspects. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-jandarma-raids-dismantle-multiprovince-cyberfraud-networks ### 2026-06-15: Turkey law enforcement detains suspects in FETÖ network probe and Büyükçekmece courthouse robbery Turkish prosecutors arrested eleven FETÖ suspects after uncovering a secret coding system, while two suspects in a courthouse gold‑theft were captured after entering from Georgia and brought to Istanbul for the 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-law-enforcement-detains-suspects-in-fet-network-probe-and-bykekmece-courthouse-robbery ### 2026-06-14: Turkish police arrest suspects in Istanbul extortion shooting and Samsun burglary Turkish police detained five suspects in an Istanbul extortion shooting and two burglars in Samsun, seizing weapons and stolen valuables. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-arrest-suspects-in-istanbul-extortion-shooting-and-samsun-burglary ### 2026-06-13: Antalya market bust: suspect caught with fake dollars, euros and gold In Antalya’s Serik district market, a 25‑year‑old was arrested after trying to buy goods with counterfeit US dollars, euros and gold; police seized over $250 in fake notes and 65 g of gold. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antalya-market-bust-suspect-caught-with-fake-dollars-euros-and-gold ### 2026-06-13: Turkey cracks large fake disability report network in Kırklareli operation Turkish police in Kırklareli raided 12 provinces, arresting 13 members of a fake disability‑report ring that defrauded the state of ~100 million TL through forged medical documents. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-cracks-large-fake-disability-report-network-in-krklareli-operation ### 2026-06-13: Turkey's MIT shuts down large credit‑card fraud network MIT, with cyber‑security, gendarmerie and MASAK teams, raided Istanbul and Kocaeli on 7 June, arrested three suspects and seized software that auto‑tested credit‑card numbers, stopping a large fraud network. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-mit-dismantles-creditcard-fraud-network-arrests-three-suspects ### 2026-06-13: Turkey repatriates 90 wanted fugitives from 17 countries Turkey extradited 90 fugitives captured in 17 countries, including Georgia and Germany, for crimes ranging from fraud to terrorism, after a joint Interpol‑Justice Ministry operation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-repatriates-90-fugitives-captured-in-17country-operation ### 2026-06-12: Two fugitives surrender in Turkey after Georgia arrest over Büyükcekmece court gold robbery Two suspects captured in Georgia surrendered at the Turkish border after a high‑value gold‑silver heist at Büyükcekmece court; the main planner remains at large. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-georgiacaptured-suspects-surrender-in-turkey-after-bykekmece-court-robbery ### 2026-06-12: Turkish police detain suspects in two multi‑million‑lira jewelry thefts Turkish police arrested four suspects in a 7‑million‑lira jewelry burglary in Elazığ and three suspects in a 1.8‑million‑lira theft in Bursa, returning the valuables to their owners. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-detain-suspects-in-two-multimillionlira-jewelry-thefts ### 2026-06-12: Turkish police bust online fraud networks in Gaziantep and Ankara Turkish authorities arrested 16 fraudsters in Gaziantep and two long‑sentenced cyber‑criminals in Ankara, seizing evidence and exposing escape devices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-bust-online-fraud-networks-in-gaziantep-and-ankara ### 2026-06-12: Ankara crackdown arrests 44 betting suspects, uncovers 5.3 bn lira flow Ankara’s coordinated raid on illegal betting nets 86 suspects, 44 jailed, and uncovers a 5.3 bn lira financial network. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-detain-45-in-multiprovince-organized-crime-bust ### 2026-06-11: Turkey police detain 17 in Nevşehir‑led 120‑million‑lira fraud operation Turkish police raids in 19 provinces arrested 41 suspects in a 120 million‑lira fraud; 17 were detained as funds were laundered through crypto exchanges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-detain-17-in-nevehirled-120millionlira-fraud-operation ### 2026-06-11: Turkey arrests 80 suspects in multi‑province operation and returns 90 fugitives Turkey’s Interior Ministry detained 80 suspects in a 12‑province raid and repatriated 90 wanted fugitives from 18 countries, targeting organized crime and serious offenses. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-arrests-80-suspects-in-multiprovince-operation-and-returns-90-fugitives ### 2026-06-10: Niğde Police Warn Residents of Fraud Scams Niğde police conducted a city‑wide anti‑fraud drive, warning locals about phone scams, fake investments, false vehicle rentals and IBAN‑rental crimes, and stressing officials never ask for money. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nide-police-warn-residents-of-fraud-scams ### 2026-06-10: Turkish police detain suspects in multi‑million lira fraud schemes in Antalya and Afyonkarahisar Turkish police arrested suspects in Antalya for a 131,000‑TL fake‑gold jewelry fraud and in Afyonkarahisar for a 7.5‑million‑TL scheme that duped citizens, with two jailed after simultaneous Istanbul raids. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-detain-suspects-in-multimillion-lira-fraud-schemes-in-antalya-and-afyonkarahisar ### 2026-06-10: Turkey detains 55 suspects accused of financing ISIS in raids across 21 provinces Turkey arrests 55 people in coordinated raids accusing them of financing ISIS, seizing cash, weapons and digital material across 21 provinces. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-detains-55-suspects-accused-of-financing-isis-in-raids-across-21-provinces ### 2026-06-10: Turkey police detain 39 in nationwide fake‑appraisal credit‑fraud raid Turkish police arrested up to 39 suspects across 16 provinces for a credit‑fraud ring that used fake vehicle appraisal reports to obtain unrepaid loans. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-arrest-39-in-nationwide-fakevehicle-appraisal-fraud-raid ### 2026-06-09: Turkey cracks down on illegal betting networks, seizing billions in proceeds Turkey police seized billions from illegal betting and money‑laundering rings, arresting dozens and uncovering schemes that used crypto, shell companies and virtual POS systems. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-arrest-74-in-nationwide-matchfixing-and-illegal-betting-crackdown ### 2026-06-09: Turkey's Izmir‑based crackdown on FETÖ nets 80 suspects Turkish authorities conducted simultaneous raids in 11‑12 provinces, dismantling FETÖ’s education network and arresting up to 80 suspects, uncovering hidden finances and Balkan travel trips. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-izmirbased-crackdown-on-fet-nets-80-suspects ### 2026-06-09: Turkey's Organized Crime Crackdown: 45 Arrested in Multi‑City Operation Turkish prosecutors led raids in seven provinces, arresting 45 suspects—including lawyers—while nine fugitives remain at large; the gang’s leader is held in Italy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-organized-crime-crackdown-45-arrested-in-multicity-operation ### 2026-06-09: Turkey arrests 45 in coordinated raids against Barış Boyun crime network Turkey conducted simultaneous raids in seven provinces, arresting 45 people and detaining 54 suspects—including six lawyers—in a crackdown on Barış Boyun's crime network, part of a wider probe of 700 suspects. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-detain-45-suspects-in-coordinated-raid-on-bar-boyun-crime-ring ### 2026-06-08: 14 Arrested in Large-Scale Fraud Operation in Gaziantep, Turkey Turkish police and prosecutors raided fraud sites in Gaziantep, arresting 14 suspects who handled about 38.5 million TL through fake websites; all were detained pending trial. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaziantep-fraud-operation-arrests-14-seizes-385-million-tl ### 2026-06-08: Turkey's Interior Ministry arrests 357 suspects in 18‑province cyber crime operation Turkey's Interior Ministry said 357 suspects were arrested in a five‑day cyber‑crime crackdown across 18 provinces, with 194 jailed and 36 under judicial control; crimes included POS fraud, phishing scams,非法投注, 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-arrest-357-in-nationwide-cybercrime-crackdown ### 2026-06-08: Turkey police detain dozens in nationwide illegal betting and match‑fixing crackdown Turkish police raided up to 27 provinces, arresting ~80 suspects in a match‑fixing and illegal betting ring, seizing 350 million TRY in assets and exposing billions in laundered funds. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-police-seize-350-million-lira-in-nationwide-matchfixing-crackdown ### 2026-06-08: Istanbul police seize $102k fake ATM cash and detain 13 ISIS suspects Istanbul police dismantled a fake‑dollar ATM scheme worth $102,750, arresting nine suspects, and simultaneously detained 13 foreign nationals suspected of ISIS ties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-police-seize-102k-fake-atm-cash-and-detain-13-isis-suspects ### 2026-06-08: Turkish police bust fake‑dollar ATM fraud network Turkish police arrested nine suspects in raids across six provinces, cracking a fraud ring that fed counterfeit $50 notes into ATMs and laundered roughly $102,750 into Turkish lira. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-bust-fakedollar-atm-fraud-network ### 2026-06-06: Istanbul Grand Bazaar fraud ring swindles $50 million from merchants A Grand Bazaar fraud ring led by the Çalışkurlar brothers swindled about $50 million from over 200 merchants, promising risk‑free profit before fleeing and being arrested. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ankara-police-seize-illegal-vehicles-made-from-earthquakedamaged-car-parts ### 2026-05-20: Turkish Police Arrest Over 40 Suspects in Nationwide Fraud Crackdown Turkish police detained over 40 fraud suspects in multi‑province raids, uncovering schemes that stole hundreds of millions of lira. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-police-arrest-over-40-suspects-in-nationwide-fraud-crackdown --- Cite as: Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-fraud-investigations