13.10.2026 19:43
In an operation coordinated by the General Directorate of Security Public Order Department and the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, and conducted by teams of the Mersin Police Department Public Order Branch Directorate, 13 suspects were apprehended who were determined to have defrauded 360 people by promising them jobs and investment, causing them approximately 16 million TL in losses. The transaction volume of 25 billion TL in the suspects' bank accounts was one of the striking details of the investigation.
Thirteen suspects were arrested after it was determined that they defrauded 360 people of approximately 16 million TL in Mersin by promising jobs and investment. According to Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) data, it was determined that there was a transaction volume of 25 billion TL in the suspects' bank accounts.
THEY DEFRAUDED PEOPLE WITH JOB AND INVESTMENT PROMISES
According to a statement made by the Ministry of Interior, an operation was organized against the fraud network within the scope of work carried out under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security Public Order Department and the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
In the work carried out by teams of the Mersin Provincial Police Department Public Order Branch Directorate, it was determined that the suspects brought citizens to Mersin with the promise of finding jobs and investment.
It was determined that the suspects opened GSM lines and bank accounts in the names of the victims, and by using these lines and accounts, caused 360 people to suffer a loss of approximately 16 million TL.
25 BILLION TL TRANSACTION VOLUME IN ACCOUNTS
Within the scope of the investigation, MASAK data was also examined. In the examinations carried out, it was determined that there was a total transaction volume of 25 billion TL in the suspects' bank accounts.
Within the scope of the investigation conducted regarding the fraud allegations, 13 suspects were arrested, while it was reported that the judicial process regarding the incident continues.
THE FIGHT WILL CONTINUE WITH DETERMINATION
In the statement of the Ministry of Interior, while it was emphasized that the fight against fraud networks targeting citizens will continue with determination, thanks were given to the police teams involved in the operation, the Public Order Department, MASAK, the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Mersin Provincial Police Department.