27.01.2026 19:00
The indictment prepared against the armed organized crime group known to the public as "Casperler" revealed how children are drawn into the world of crime. In the study conducted by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that 68 children under the age of 18 were lured into serious crimes through social media encouragement and promises of money.
In the indictment prepared against the armed organized crime group known to the public as "Casperler," the prosecution has opened the way for 68 children under the age of 18 to be tried for serious crimes. The indictment prepared by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office revealed that the organization encouraged children to commit crimes, particularly through social media, and targeted children from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
THE INDICTMENT INCLUDED 68 "CHILDREN LED TO CRIME"
The prepared indictment included 7 victims, 57 complainants, 4 deceased, and 68 individuals classified as children led to crime. The indictment is being evaluated by the Bakırköy 2nd Children's Heavy Criminal Court.
LEADER OF THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
The indictment stated that the organization’s leader, identified as İsmail Atız with the code name "Hamuş," and the managers came together through childhood friendships and family ties in Bahçelievler to achieve unjust profits.
It was reported that the management team of the organization included Mehmet Erhan Atız, Hüseyin Kaan Akkuş, İsmail Göleli with the code name "Burak Bulut," İsa Doğan with the code name "Çaki," Süleyman Doğan, and Serhat Başakçinin with the code name "Dayı."
A LARGE NUMBER OF ARMED ACTIONS IN ISTANBUL
The indictment noted that under the leadership and pressure of the defendant İsmail Atız, the organization was armed; victims were intimidated through pressure and coercion, businesses were shot at, and there was no hesitation in using weapons in public areas. It emphasized that the organization expanded its area of influence with the benefits it obtained.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AS A "ENCOURAGEMENT TOOL"
The indictment stated that action videos were shared from social media accounts controlled by the organization’s leader and managers, and these shares aimed to ensure the continuity of the organization and keep the members together.
It was expressed that the shares spread rapidly, especially among the 16-25 age group, and that the shares supported by crime-related series and movie scenes created sympathy and participation effects on young people.
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WERE TARGETED
The indictment indicated that the majority of the children who joined the organization were individuals living in neighborhoods with insufficient economic conditions, and that the children voluntarily joined the organization driven by a desire to prove themselves.
PROMISE OF MONEY IN EXCHANGE FOR ACTIONS
The indictment reported that children under 18 who could ride motorcycles were particularly highlighted in actions, and it was noted that these children were promised between 10,000 and 50,000 lira in exchange for their actions.
REQUEST FOR IMPRISONMENT FOR NUMEROUS CRIMES
For the children led to crime, varying prison sentences were requested for crimes including membership in an armed criminal organization, premeditated murder, murder of a child, attempted murder, qualified robbery, wounding with a weapon, threats, damage to property, endangering public safety, and many other crimes.