10.07.2026 17:21
In a simultaneous operation centered in Edirne across 3 provinces, a network that encouraged female university students into prostitution was dismantled. It was revealed that 6 suspects, caught as a result of technical and physical surveillance by the police, gave the women code names like 'fruit' to avoid being exposed and shared their photos by hiding them behind emojis.
Edirne Provincial Police Department Public Order Branch Directorate Morals Bureau teams successfully executed a prostitution operation coordinated by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The details obtained during the investigation revealed the incredible methods used by the network.
THEY GAVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CODE NAMES WITH FRUIT NAMES
The methods employed by network members to avoid technical surveillance and hide from the police were uncovered by police teams. The suspects used WhatsApp application via foreign-based GSM lines to communicate and cover their tracks. Female university students encouraged into prostitution were given code names using various fruit names, such as "peach," by network members. When arranging appointments, the suspects shared the women's photos on WhatsApp status, covering their faces with "fruit emojis" to maintain secrecy.
RAID IN 3 CITIES AFTER 3 MONTHS OF SURVEILLANCE
The police forces, conducting a meticulous technical and physical surveillance process lasting approximately 3 months, then pulled the trigger.
Simultaneous raids were carried out at identified addresses in the provinces of Edirne, Tekirdağ, and Istanbul. It was reported that legal proceedings continue at the courthouse for a total of 6 suspects, including 3 women, who were detained during the operation.