09.01.2026 08:31
As part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into the alleged criminal organization led by Erol Kurtulmuş, 7 suspects have been detained for allegedly conducting illegal transactions in the trade of gold and precious metals outside of quotas and regulations.
The investigation into gold smuggling conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is ongoing.
RAIDS ON 7 COMPANIES
Teams from the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command carried out raids on 7 companies, including ALEKS Metal / Aleks Precious Metals and AgaHolding and AgaBullion Precious Metals Inc., in the third wave of operations within the scope of the investigation.
7 SUSPECTS DETAINED
It was announced that searches and detention procedures are ongoing at the addresses of the 7 suspects who own these companies.
4 CHARGES IN THE INVESTIGATION
The suspects in the investigation are facing charges of "Establishing an Organization for the Purpose of Committing Crimes," "Violation of Law No. 5607 on the Fight Against Smuggling," "Qualified Fraud to the Detriment of Public Institutions and Organizations," and "Violation of Law No. 1211 of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and related Communiqués."