15.10.2026 19:15
Suspects who phoned a 72-year-old citizen in Elazığ and introduced themselves as chief inspectors at the police department made them transfer 1,537,762 TL to an account they showed, saying, “Your accounts are not safe.” Three suspects caught in a simultaneous operation in Aydın, Konya, and Afyonkarahisar were arrested. The Governor’s Office warned that people who introduce themselves as police officers, prosecutors, or soldiers and ask for money should not be trusted.
Three suspects who introduced themselves as a chief inspector in Elazığ and defrauded a 72-year-old person of 1 million 537 thousand liras were caught and arrested in a simultaneous operation carried out in 3 different provinces.
THEY CALLED SAYING YOUR ACCOUNTS ARE NOT SAFE
The incident occurred on September 24, 2026. The complainant Y.O. (72) was called by phone by individuals who introduced themselves as chief inspectors at the police department. Y.O., who was directed on the phone with statements such as "Your accounts are not safe, they will be used by others, we will secure your money," transferred 1 million 537 thousand 762 TL in their bank account to the specified account.
SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION IN 3 PROVINCES
Following the complaint of the elderly person who realized they had been defrauded, teams from the Elazığ Provincial Police Department launched an investigation. As a result of technical and physical tracking, it was determined that 3 suspects involved in the incident were located in the provinces of Aydın, Konya, and Afyonkarahisar. The suspects, who were caught and taken into custody in a simultaneous operation held on October 7, 2026, were brought to Elazığ. After their procedures at the police station, the 3 suspects were referred to the Elazığ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and were arrested by the court they were brought before and delivered to prison.
PHONE FRAUD WARNING FROM THE GOVERNORSHIP
On the other hand, in a statement made by the Elazığ Governor's Office, it was reminded that citizens should not trust people who introduce themselves as police officers, prosecutors, or soldiers over the phone and ask for money, and that if such a situation is encountered, the phone should be hung up and the 112 Emergency Call Center should be called.