08.11.2026 12:22
29 of 65 suspects detained in an operation targeting criminal organizations named “Kurşunlar” and “Aylar” in 3 provinces centered on Adana were arrested. It was alleged that the suspects threatened businesspeople they called from foreign lines with death and demanded extortion, and that a member of the “Kurşunlar” organization shot the 15-year-old son of a business owner from whom they demanded extortion in the head. 14 suspects were released under judicial control conditions, and 22 were released upon the instruction of the prosecutor's office.
An operation was carried out targeting 2 organized crime groups under the coordination of the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Of the suspects taken into custody during the operation, 29 were arrested.
INVESTIGATION INTO 2 ORGANIZATIONS
An investigation was conducted into 2 organized crime groups under the coordination of the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. It was alleged that Mehmet Reşit Aktay was the leader of the “Kurşunlar” organization and Abdurrahman Ay was the leader of the “Aylar” organization.
The organizations are alleged to have been involved in the following crimes: “attempted intentional homicide,” “aggravated robbery,” “shooting at workplaces and residences,” “armed threat,” “damaging property,” and “violating Law No. 6136.”
Teams from the Provincial Police Department's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) Branch Directorate conducted technical and physical surveillance. Following this surveillance, the identities of 65 suspects believed to be members of the organizations were identified.
ALLEGATION THAT THEY CALLED FROM FOREIGN LINES AND DEMANDED EXTORTION
Within the scope of the investigation, it was alleged that the suspects tried to recruit members to the organization by engaging in propaganda on social media. It was also alleged that the suspects called businesspeople from foreign phone numbers, threatened them with death, and demanded extortion.
THEY WERE ALLEGED TO HAVE SHOT A BUSINESSPERSON'S SON
It was alleged that the “Kurşunlar” crime organization demanded extortion from Ercüment Musaoğlu, the owner of a cleaning products business. The organization was alleged to have shot Musaoğlu's son, Nurmuhammed Musaoğlu (15), in the head with a firearm with intent to kill on October 19.
65 SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Based on the evidence obtained, KOM teams carried out simultaneous raids on numerous addresses identified in 3 provinces centered on Adana. During the operations, 65 suspects were taken into custody.
29 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
After their procedures at the police station, 29 of the suspects referred to the courthouse were arrested by the court they were brought before. 14 suspects were released under judicial control conditions, and 22 suspects were released upon the prosecutor's instruction.