02.11.2026 14:42
In Izmir, A.U.Ş., who posted on social media accounts impersonating police officers and journalists and roamed the courthouse with a fake police ID and a radio as if he were on duty, was caught. During searches at the suspect’s home and workplace, a handgun, cartridges, a radio, and badges bearing police markings were seized. The person taken into custody was arrested by the court to which he was brought.
Teams of the İzmir Police Department Public Security Branch and Cyber Crimes Branch Directorate began tracking a person who was making posts on social media accounts using emblems and insignia belonging to the Police Organization with phrases such as "Police News" and "Press Police." As a result of joint efforts, the suspect was identified as A.U.Ş. It was determined that the individual introduced himself as a police officer or a journalist depending on the situation.
HE WALKED AROUND THE COURTHOUSE AS IF HE WERE ON DUTY
It emerged that A.U.Ş., who was determined to be carrying a fake police ID and a handheld radio, walked around many locations, especially the İzmir Courthouse, as if he were on duty. It was determined that the suspect made posts on his social media accounts with statements such as "Continuing duty at the İzmir Courthouse."
A PISTOL AND POLICE BADGES WERE FOUND IN HIS HOME
During searches carried out by Public Security Branch Directorate teams at the suspect's home and workplace, a pistol with an open barrel, an empty magazine, 58 cartridges considered to be blank-firing, 4 cartridges labeled 9 mm PA with a steel ball at the tip, a TYT-brand handheld radio, and 8 badges and an ID card bearing the word "Police" were seized. A.U.Ş., who was taken into custody, was arrested by the court to which he was referred after procedures at the police station.