Fines were imposed on the corn vendors in Ortaköy who were trying to attract customers with a photo of Prince Salman.

Fines were imposed on the corn vendors in Ortaköy who were trying to attract customers with a photo of Prince Salman.

29.07.2024 11:02

The images from the baked potato restaurant in Ortaköy, where the staff persistently and loudly tried to attract Arab tourists by showing them a photo of Prince Salman, have prompted action from the Beşiktaş District Police Department. The police identified 40 individuals involved in the scam and imposed a total of 38,080 Turkish lira in administrative fines on them, while it was also learned that there is a possibility of the business being shut down.

The police officers of Beşiktaş District Police Department identified 40 individuals who were trying to attract customers by showing a photo of Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed bin Salman and speaking loudly in Ortaköy. The individuals were fined a total of 38,080 Turkish liras for "hawking", and it was learned that the business, which became a trending topic on social media, may be closed.

POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKES ACTION

The images of the individuals in the baked potato restaurant in Ortaköy, who were showing Prince Salman's photo, being persistent and trying to attract Arab tourists loudly, became a trending topic on social media. Following the images, the police officers of Beşiktaş District Police Department took action and identified 40 individuals who were engaged in "hawking".

Fines imposed on baked potato sellers trying to attract customers with Prince Salman's photo in Ortaköy

THE BUSINESS MAY BE CLOSED

The individuals taken to the police were fined a total of 38,080 Turkish liras for "causing disturbance to the environment (hawking)" in accordance with the Misdemeanors Law. It was also learned that an application was made to Beşiktaş Governorship and according to the decision to be made, the business may be closed.

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