30.04.2026 10:02
In an operation organized in 3 provinces centered in Istanbul, 11 suspects were arrested for allegedly laundering 1.4 billion liras in revenue from alcohol smuggling. 7 immovable properties, 8 movable assets, and numerous accounts were seized.
In an operation conducted in three provinces centered on Istanbul, 11 suspects were apprehended for allegedly laundering income from alcohol smuggling through third parties and various companies. It was learned that financial movements totaling 1.4 billion lira were detected in the investigation, and 7 real estates, 8 movable assets, bank accounts of 12 individuals, and shares of 2 companies were seized.
Teams from the Istanbul Anti-Smuggling Crimes Branch Directorate uncovered a new criminal network as part of a money laundering investigation led by the Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
THEY TRIED TO LOSE THE TRACE OF MONEY THROUGH THIRD PARTIES
In studies conducted regarding the crime of "Laundering of Assets Derived from Crime," it was determined that the suspects organized alcohol smuggling to obtain illicit gains and attempted to launder the proceeds of crime by transferring them to their own accounts through third parties and various companies. It was established that network members tried to conceal the source of criminal income and make it appear legitimate using this method.
1.4 BILLION LIRA IN MONEY LAUNDERING TRAFFIC
Financial investigations revealed that approximately 1.4 billion lira in financial movements existed in the accounts belonging to the individuals. Following technical and physical surveillance conducted within the scope of the investigation, the operation was launched this morning. Simultaneous operations were carried out in a total of three provinces, including Istanbul as the center, as well as Kırıkkale and Kocaeli. Eleven suspects were caught and taken into custody. It was announced that, as part of financial measures, 7 real estates, 8 movable assets, bank accounts of 12 individuals, and shares and accounts of 2 companies were also seized during the operation. The detained suspects were taken to the Istanbul Police Department's Anti-Smuggling Crimes Branch for statements. It was noted that the investigation processes under the operation continue in a multifaceted manner.