07.03.2025 18:50
In an operation conducted in 13 provinces centered in Tekirdağ, a criminal organization that defrauded 365 people out of 387 million lira with false investment promises was dismantled. Out of the 28 individuals detained during the operation, 22 were arrested.
On February 25, an operation was carried out against a criminal organization that defrauded citizens with false investment promises in 13 provinces centered in Tekirdağ, resulting in the detention of 28 suspects, 22 of whom were arrested.
In the investigations conducted by the Fraud Bureau of the Public Security Branch Directorate under the coordination of the Saray Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that some suspects directed victims to fake websites and mobile applications by promising high returns in global stock markets and cryptocurrency markets through social media platforms.
THEY DEFRAUDED A TOTAL OF 387 MILLION LIRA
It was determined that the suspects transferred citizens' investments to the bank accounts of 7 different shell companies and directed the money to cryptocurrency exchanges. The criminal organization defrauded approximately 387 million TL from 365 people, and it was also found that the suspects had a transaction volume of 1 billion 300 million TL in their accounts. In the operation carried out simultaneously in 13 provinces on February 25 against the criminal organization, 28 suspects were detained. During the searches conducted at the addresses, 36 mobile phones, numerous SIM cards, computers, company incorporation documents, and notary documents were seized.
22 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED
Of the 28 suspects referred to the courthouse, 22 were arrested and sent to prison, while 6 were released under judicial control.