06.09.2025 13:14
The sixth hearing of the case involving the "Newborn Gang," which is accused of making illegal profits by transferring babies to contracted hospitals in Istanbul, is continuing on its third day. A ruling from the court panel is expected to be announced in the case where 57 defendants are being tried.
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The trial of 57 defendants, 16 of whom are in custody, accused of causing the deaths of baby patients by transferring them to private hospitals they had previously agreed upon and making unjust profits, continues. This case is known to the public as the "Newborn Gang" case.
PARTIES PRESENT IN THE COURTROOM
During the hearing held in the conference hall of the Bakırköy 22nd High Criminal Court, 6 of the 16 detained defendants, including the doctor Fırat Sarı, who is alleged to be the leader of the organized crime group, were present. Some of the defendants who are not in custody, complainants, and attorneys for the parties also attended the hearing.
INTERIM DECISION EXPECTED TO BE ANNOUNCED
The hearing continues with the statements of the defendants' lawyers. Meanwhile, it is expected that the court panel will announce its interim decision during today's hearing.
NUMBER OF DEFENDANTS HAS INCREASED TO 57
Recently, an indictment was prepared regarding the second wave operation against the Newborn Gang, which provided unjust profits by transferring babies to hospitals they had agreements with and caused their deaths through negligent behavior. The number of defendants increased to 57 with the indictment prepared against individuals identified as acting together with Fırat Sarı, who is alleged to be the gang leader, and merged with the main case file.
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