14.06.2026 16:01
An operation was conducted against 9 massage parlors and SPA centers in the İskenderun district of Hatay, where prostitution was determined to have been carried out. During the inspections, various irregularities were identified, and 31 Thai nationals, found to be working illegally, were detained. After their processing at the police station, the women were referred to the Repatriation Center for deportation, while the businesses were sealed.
In a operation conducted in the İskenderun district of Hatay against massage parlors and SPA centers identified as facilitating prostitution, 31 Thai women were detained. While legal actions were taken against the businesses, the women were sent to the Repatriation Center for deportation.
SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION ON 9 BUSINESSES
Teams from the İskenderun District Police Department initiated a investigation into massage parlors and SPA centers determined to be engaging in prostitution with foreign women. Following technical and physical surveillance, a simultaneous operation was carried out on 9 establishments.
NUMEROUS IRREGULARITIES DETECTED
During inspections, it was found that 2 establishments were operating without licenses, 3 establishments had no responsible manager, and 1 establishment lacked hygiene certification. While necessary administrative procedures were applied to the businesses, the premises were sealed.
31 WOMEN DEPORTED
In the operation, 31 Thai women identified as being illegally employed were taken into custody. Following the completion of police procedures, the women were sent to the Repatriation Center for deportation.