06.05.2026 09:34
It was determined that part of the donations collected through an association in Istanbul were used outside of their intended purpose. 21 suspects were detained in an operation against financial crimes.
It was determined that some of the donations collected through an association in Istanbul were used for purposes other than intended. During the operation on the association, it was found that 72 million liras were distributed irregularly, and 21 suspects were detained.
In studies conducted by the Istanbul Police Department's Financial Crimes Branch under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, financial transactions carried out within an association were examined. The investigations revealed that approximately 72 million liras of the 372 million 558 thousand 491 liras transferred to the association under the guise of aid was used for purposes other than intended.
OPERATION IN 3 PROVINCES CENTERED IN ISTANBUL
During the examination of financial analyses, bank transactions, and records, it was determined that the said money was not used for the association's activities but was directed toward the personal expenses of the suspects. It was revealed that the funds were irregularly distributed by transferring them to the suspects' accounts with descriptions such as 'attendance fee' and 'salary payment.' Additionally, a striking discrepancy was found between the income declared by the association managers and their financial status.
Upon determining that the suspects systematically committed the act of laundering proceeds from crime, a simultaneous operation was conducted this morning centered in Istanbul, as well as in Sivas and Muğla. In the operation, 21 suspects were detained.