13.11.2026 15:30
Sercan Sayal, who was sought by a red notice and alleged to be the ringleader of a new-generation organized crime organization, was extradited to Turkey after being apprehended in Greece. Sayal, wanted for 116 crimes including “premeditated murder” and “aggravated robbery,” was referred to the courthouse today following proceedings at the Izmir Provincial Police Department.
Sercan Sayal, who was wanted by an international red notice, was brought from Greece to Türkiye. After his procedures in İzmir, Sayal was referred to the courthouse.
CAUGHT IN GREECE
A study was carried out under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security Intelligence and the Departments of Combating Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM), the Interpol-Europol Department, the İzmir Provincial Police Department Organized Crime Branch Directorate and the Ministry of Justice. As a result of the studies, Sayal was caught in Greece.
Sayal, alleged to be the leader of a new-generation organized crime organization, was wanted by red notice for the crimes of “premeditated murder,” “intentional killing,” “establishing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime,” “aggravated robbery” and “armed robbery.”
EXTRADITED TO TÜRKİYE
Sayal, who was wanted for 116 crimes, was brought to Türkiye yesterday on Turkish Airlines’ (THY) flight TK1844. Sayal, who was received by teams from the Istanbul Airport Police Branch Directorate, was then taken to İzmir.
REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE
Sayal, whose procedures at the İzmir Provincial Police Department were completed, was referred to the courthouse today.