05.07.2025 14:14
Sixteen of the 22 individuals detained, including some tax inspectors, public officials, and company representatives working at the Tax Audit Board in Beylikdüzü, have been arrested. The bribery negotiations involving the suspects implicated in the irregularities within the institution were captured on security cameras.
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With the instruction of Mehmet Emir Arslan, the Prosecutor of the Public Officials Crimes Investigation Office of the Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, and through a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department teams of the Istanbul Provincial Police Department, action was taken based on the allegations in the statements of the confidential witness.
POLICE OPERATION INITIATED
In the ongoing investigation, an operation was conducted against employees of the Istanbul Tax Evasion 3rd Audit Board. As part of the investigation initiated on December 26, 2024, some tax inspectors, public officials, and company representatives working at the Tax Audit Board in Beylikdüzü were reported for abusing their positions to gain financial benefits. In the statements of the confidential witnesses, it was noted that S.Ç., D.G., T.Y.B., public official T.S., and financial advisor Ö.G. were involved in criminal activities. Additionally, it was claimed that freelance lawyer Y.D. was also connected to the incidents.
UNAUTHORIZED EXAMINATION THROUGH INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS
The investigation revealed that T.Y.B. conducted examinations through institutional systems without authorization, and it was determined that the suspects contacted many company officials. Furthermore, it was established that other employees also participated in the crimes.
THE MONEY REQUESTED WAS DELIVERED AT THE GAS STATION
It was included in the investigation file that the organization members demanded a bribe from the taxpayer G.Ç.B., and the requested money was given to S.Ç., who entered the vehicle at the gas station.
DEMANDED HIGH AMOUNTS OF BRIBES OUT OF FEAR OF PUNISHMENT
According to the allegations, some tax inspectors, public officials, and company representatives working at the Tax Audit Board in Beylikdüzü intimidated others out of fear of punishment and demanded high amounts of bribes. It was determined that money was requested from companies under the threat of negative reports. With the instruction of the Public Prosecutor's Office, communication detection and listening were initiated on January 28, and technical surveillance activities began on February 21.
BRIBERY NEGOTIATIONS CAUGHT ON CAMERA
As a result of the investigations, 59 phone calls and numerous camera recordings were obtained. The footage shows moments when some officials working in the Beylikdüzü inspection building received bribes from a company official. The recordings detailed requests for bribes and criminal plans.
22 SUSPECTS DETAINED
In the operation carried out on June 27, 22 people were detained. During the searches, 1 unlicensed firearm, approximately 3,500 dollars, and digital materials were seized. 3 suspects are still at large. Efforts to capture an unidentified female suspect are ongoing.
16 OF THEM WERE ARRESTED
The detained suspects were referred to the courthouse on June 30, and 16 individuals were arrested and sent to prison. It was learned that the suspects were charged with "taking and giving bribes," "fraud," "interference in the information system," and "establishing a criminal organization."
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
Along with the investigation, necessary actions were taken against personnel involved in irregularities among some tax inspectors, public officials, and company representatives working in the Beylikdüzü inspection building. The investigation is still ongoing.
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