02.09.2026 12:02
The Ministry of Interior announced that 281 suspects, found to have defrauded citizens of a total of 246 million lira in "qualified fraud" operations conducted in 18 provinces, were apprehended. Of the suspects, 153 were arrested, while judicial control measures were imposed on 128.
The Ministry of Interior announced that 281 suspects, identified as having defrauded citizens of a total of 246 million liras in "qualified fraud" operations conducted in 18 provinces, were apprehended. Of the suspects, 153 were arrested, while judicial control measures were applied to 128.
THEY SWINDLED A TOTAL OF 246 MILLION LIRAS
In a statement from the Ministry of Interior, it was reported that in operations targeting "qualified fraud" crimes in 18 provinces, 281 suspects identified as having defrauded citizens of a total of 246 million liras were apprehended. It was stated that 153 of the suspects were arrested, and judicial control measures were applied to 128.
THEY DEFRAUDED CITIZENS USING VARIOUS METHODS
It was noted that the individuals apprehended in the operations, carried out as a result of efforts conducted by the General Directorate of Security's Public Order Department, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), and Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, in coordination with Provincial Police Departments' Public Order Branch Directorates, had defrauded citizens using various methods.
THEY INTRODUCED THEMSELVES THIS WAY AND PROMISED HIGH RETURNS
In the statement, which conveyed that the suspects were determined to have committed fraud by promising high returns, introducing themselves as public officials or bank employees, and using advertisements for vehicle, house, spare parts sales, and car rentals on social media and fake websites, it was also announced that according to MASAK reports, a total transaction volume of 351 million liras was identified in the suspects' bank and financial accounts.