10.11.2026 02:10
The Ministry of Interior announced that 521 suspects were caught in cybercrime operations centered in 23 provinces over the last 5 days, and 367 of them were arrested. It was determined that the suspects defrauded citizens through social media and phishing sites using themes of vehicles for sale, low-interest loans, vehicle rental, and deposits. During the operations, 2,448,535 TL in cash, weapons, drugs, and digital materials were seized.
The Ministry of Interior announced that 521 people were detained and 367 were arrested in cybercrime operations centered on 23 provinces.
According to the statement made on the Ministry's social media account; under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security (EGM) Cyber Crimes Combat Department, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), and Chief Public Prosecutors' Offices; the Cyber Crimes Combat Branch Directorates of the Provincial Police Departments organized operations centered on 23 provinces targeting cybercrimes over the last 5 days. As a result of the operations; 2 million 448 thousand 535 TL in cash, numerous weapons and cartridges, various amounts of narcotic substances, and digital materials were seized. Within the scope of the efforts, 367 of the 521 suspects caught were arrested, and judicial control provisions were applied to 114 of them. It was stated that judicial proceedings for the other suspects are ongoing.
THEY DEFRAUDED PEOPLE WITH THE PROMISE OF VEHICLES FOR SALE AND CHEAP LOANS
It was determined that the suspects defrauded citizens through social media platforms and phishing sites with themes such as vehicles for sale, low-interest loans, vehicle rental, and deposit payments, hosted obscene images of children, advertised these sites by having people place illegal bets and gamble, and obtained unauthorized access to citizens' mobile banking and game accounts.
ACCESS BLOCKED TO 1,312 INTERNET ADDRESSES
Additionally, in virtual patrols carried out within the scope of AI-supported cyber open-source monitoring and control activities; 1,140 accounts and individuals were identified within the scope of public order and cybercrimes, and 594 accounts and individuals were identified targeting terrorist organizations (FETÖ/PDY, PKK/KCK, ISIS, and others). A total of 3,572 accounts and individuals found to have made crime-related posts on social media and the internet were identified. Decisions were made to block access to 1,312 URL addresses and remove the content.