23.08.2026 12:20
Within the scope of combating cybercrime, 77 suspects were apprehended in large-scale operations conducted in 18 provinces over the last 5 days. In the operations carried out regarding illegal betting, cybercrimes, fraud, laundering of assets derived from crime, and crimes involving obscene content against children, 37 of the detained suspects were arrested, while judicial control measures were imposed on 17 individuals.
In the operations organized by the Ministry of Interior against cybercrimes in 18 provinces, 77 suspects were caught. In the studies carried out under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security's Department of Combating Cyber Crimes, MASAK, and Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, digital and financial examinations were conducted regarding numerous different crime categories.
Of the suspects caught in the operations, 37 were arrested by the court they were brought before, and judicial control measures were imposed on 17 people. It was announced that the proceedings for the other suspects are ongoing.
ILLEGAL BETTING AND GAMBLING NETWORKS UNDER SCRUTINY
Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that some of the suspects were running illegal betting and gambling, while some individuals were mediating money transfers on illegal betting sites.
In the operations, suspects determined to be advertising illegal betting and gambling sites were also caught. It was stated that the work carried out by MASAK to uncover financial movements also supported the investigations.
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO MOBILE BANKING AND GAME ACCOUNTS
Another notable topic in the work of the cybercrime teams was unauthorized access to citizens' digital accounts.
It was determined that some of the suspects gained unauthorized access to mobile banking and game accounts. In the investigations examining the methods for seizing digital accounts, the account activities of the victims and electronic evidence were also taken into consideration.
ALLEGATION OF FRAUD VIA THE 'DEPOSIT FEE' METHOD
Methods related to fraud were also uncovered in the operations. It was determined that some suspects contacted citizens using social media platforms and committed fraud by demanding money under the name of a 'deposit fee'.
As a result of the examinations carried out by cybercrime teams through digital traces, the connections of the suspects and the accounts they used were put under scrutiny.
OBSCENE CONTENT TARGETING CHILDREN ALSO IN THE INVESTIGATION FILE
In the studies, it was determined that some suspects possessed obscene images of children. It was reported that digital materials related to this crime category have been taken under examination and the judicial process is ongoing.
It was announced that the operations were carried out as a result of the work of the Cyber Crimes Branch Directorates affiliated with the provincial police departments.
37 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
According to the balance sheet of the operations in the last 5 days, 37 of the 77 suspects were arrested, and judicial control decisions were made for 17 of them. Police and judicial proceedings for the remaining suspects continue.
Authorities reported that operations against illegal betting, fraud via informatics, and other cybercrimes will continue across the country.