21.07.2026 11:11
"In a video shot in Konya, moments where cheap packaged chickpeas bought from chain markets were dumped into sacks and prepared for sale under the lie of 'organic village chickpeas' sparked major backlash on social media. After these images, where opportunists exploit consumers' search for natural food to gain unfair profits, citizens called on authorities for urgent inspections against food fraud."
A video allegedly shot in Konya that quickly spread on social media once again revealed the extent of food fraud. The footage shows moments where cheap packaged chickpeas purchased from chain supermarkets are taken out of their packaging and prepared to be sold under the name "organic village chickpeas."
AN UNBELIEVABLE JOURNEY FROM THE MARKET SHELF TO THE VILLAGE STALL
In the footage, which caused an uproar on social media in a short time, moments were recorded second by second showing several people quickly removing packaged chickpeas, belonging to a well-known brand, from boxes, cutting them open, and emptying them into a large blue sack. The note added by the person filming over the image, "They buy from the market and sell as village chickpeas. Organic, village, from natural fields. Shameful," clearly revealed how consumers are being blatantly deceived.
A HEAVY BLOW TO THE DREAM OF HEALTHY EATING
The increasing interest of citizens in natural and organic products in recent years has also whetted the appetite of opportunists seeking to turn this into unfair profit. The removal of standard-priced legumes from chain supermarket packaging and their sale at exorbitant prices in marketplaces or roadside stalls under the label "product of our own field" shows the latest stage in food fraud. This unbelievable method not only defrauds citizens financially but also robs the labor of real farmers who produce with the sweat of their brow.
CITIZENS ARE IN REVOLT: WHERE ARE THE INSPECTIONS?
After the footage spread, thousands of social media users reacted harshly. Citizens, stating they have lost their trust in unpackaged products of unknown origin, revolted against the lack of inspections in marketplaces. Consumers are urgently calling on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and municipal police teams to take action and demand severe penalties for those committing fraud. It is eagerly awaited whether the identities of the individuals involved will be determined and whether legal proceedings will be initiated against them.