Bahçeli said, "Completely false," as 20,000 counterfeit US dollars were seized in Ankara.

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The claim that counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes printed abroad have been circulated in the market has caused serious confusion in the markets, while the police carried out a remarkable operation in Ankara. Four suspects identified as distributing counterfeit dollars were taken into custody, and 20,000 counterfeit US dollars were seized during the operation.

SOLD FOR MONEY IN EXCHANGE FOR COMMISSION

As part of the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Bureau of Investigation of Forgery and Fraud Crimes; a detention order was issued for 5 individuals, including a suspect named Y.C., who was found to have circulated counterfeit $50 and $100 bills and sold them for money in exchange for a commission.

DRUGS WERE ALSO SEIZED

In the operation carried out by the Financial Crimes Unit of the Ankara Police Department, 4 suspects were apprehended. It was reported that efforts are ongoing to capture 1 suspect who is on the run. During the search of the suspects, a total of 20,000 counterfeit dollars and a quantity of drugs were seized.

THERE IS A STATEMENT FROM THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

A statement regarding the operation was also made by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. In the written statement, the following expressions were used; "It has been determined that the suspects acting together with the suspect named Y.C. have circulated counterfeit US dollars with nominal values of $50 and $100 and sold them to those who requested them in exchange for a commission. On December 3, 2024, a detention order was issued for 5 suspects, 4 of whom have been apprehended, and efforts are ongoing to capture one suspect. A total of 20,000 counterfeit US dollars and a quantity of drugs have been seized from the suspects. We respectfully announce this to the public."

BAHÇELİ: THE ALLEGATIONS ARE COMPLETELY FALSE

Meanwhile, it did not go unnoticed that the operation took place at the moment when MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli was speaking at his party's group meeting, stating, "This is an operation against Turkey. It is completely false and a distortion. There is no need for panic; our citizens should remain calm."