17.10.2026 00:50
An operation was carried out in Mersin against suspects who brought citizens to the city with the promise of jobs and investment, obtained GSM lines in their names, and used their bank accounts in fraud. In the investigation, in which 360 people were defrauded of approximately 16 million TL, a transaction volume of 25 billion TL was detected in the accounts of 22 suspects. Of the 12 people taken into custody, 7 were arrested and 5 were released under judicial control.
The bank accounts and GSM lines registered in the names of citizens brought to Mersin with the promise of work were used in fraud. The transaction volume of 25 billion TL revealed in the investigation in which 360 people were victimized drew attention.
THEY BROUGHT THEM TO MERSIN WITH THE PROMISE OF FINDING A JOB AND INVESTMENT
Under the coordination of the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, teams from the Provincial Police Department launched an investigation into the defrauding of citizens with promises of finding a job and investment. In the investigations carried out, it was determined that the suspects brought citizens to Mersin with various promises and obtained GSM lines in these people's names. It was determined that the suspects also used the citizens' bank accounts in fraud activities. Within the scope of the investigation, it emerged that 360 people were caused approximately 16 million TL in damage.
A TRANSACTION VOLUME OF 25 BILLION TL WAS DETECTED IN THE ACCOUNTS
As a result of the work carried out by police teams, the identities of 22 suspects linked to the incident were determined. The suspects' financial movements were examined through Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) data. In the examinations carried out, it was determined that there was a transaction volume of 25 billion TL in accounts linked to the suspects. This figure, unlike the approximately 16 million TL victimization amount determined in the investigation, refers to the total volume of account movements. Based on the findings obtained, an operation was carried out against the suspects.
PHONES, SIM CARDS AND CARTRIDGES WERE FOUND AT THE ADDRESSES
Police teams searching the addresses identified within the scope of the investigation seized a large number of digital materials and ammunition. During the searches, 21 mobile phones, 28 SIM cards, 1 laptop computer, 1 flash drive and 86 cartridges were found. The seized materials were taken into examination within the scope of the investigation. In particular, the findings obtained regarding the fraud method in which GSM lines and bank accounts were used were included in the investigation file.
7 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Twelve suspects who were detained as part of the police teams' work were referred to the courthouse after their procedures were completed. Of the suspects brought before the on-duty judge, 7 were arrested and sent to prison. The other 5 suspects were released under judicial control conditions.