# Turkish modem fraud ring investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-modem-fraud-ring-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-17T09:17:00.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

Turkish authorities dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating across 19 provinces, with operations centered in Eskişehir. The group allegedly defrauded 801 individuals of approximately 116 million Turkish Liras by posing as representatives of major internet and communication companies.

Investigators reported that suspects used deceptive tactics, claiming that national internet infrastructure changes would make existing modems obsolete. They pressured victims into purchasing new hardware via cash-on-delivery by promising future discounts on internet bills.

Following coordinated raids, 90 suspects were detained. Of the 82 individuals referred to the judiciary, 53 have been arrested and 29 were released under judicial control. Law enforcement seized assets valued at approximately 43.5 million Turkish Liras, including bank and cryptocurrency accounts, vehicles, and real estate.

## Claims

- A fraud ring operated across 19 provinces in Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspects defrauded 801 people of approximately 116 million Turkish Liras. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Suspects posed as representatives of internet and communication companies. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Suspects claimed internet infrastructure was changing and old modems would become obsolete. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Authorities seized assets including 5 cars, 1 apartment, 1 duplex villa, and 1 plot of land. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bank and crypto asset accounts of 13 companies and numerous suspects were seized. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Out of 82 suspects referred to court, 53 were arrested. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 29 suspects were released under judicial control conditions. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Turkey fraud ring defrauds 801 people of 116 million TL

A fraud ring in 19 Turkish provinces, centered in Eskişehir, defrauded 801 people of 116 million TL by falsely claiming internet infrastructure changes required new modem purchases.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-fraud-ring-defrauds-801-people-of-116-million-tl

### 2026-08-13: Turkey police dismantle 116 million TL modem fraud ring

Turkish police detained 90 suspects in a 19-province operation targeting a fraud ring that swindled 801 people of 116 million TL through fake internet infrastructure and modem scams.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mersin-police-thwart-assassination-plot-arrest-six-suspects

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