27.04.2026 21:55
He reported that 28 of the 35 suspects captured in operations targeting a criminal organization based in Artvin across 4 provinces, which presented themselves as lawyers, demanded money from individuals they called on the phone, and threatened those who did not pay, have been arrested. Precautionary measures were applied to 2 immovable properties, 5 movable assets, and 333 bank accounts belonging to the suspects, valued at 75 million lira.
The Ministry of Interior reported that 28 out of 35 suspects captured in operations against an organized crime group based in Artvin across 4 provinces have been arrested.
OPERATIONS LAUNCHED IN 4 PROVINCES
In a statement from the Ministry's social media account, it was stated that operations were carried out in Artvin, Istanbul, Izmir, and Erzurum by gendarmerie teams under the coordination of the Artvin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
The statement, which included information that 35 suspects were captured in the operations, indicated that 28 of the suspects were arrested and judicial control measures were applied to 7 others.
THEY POSED AS LAWYERS
The statement noted that it was determined the suspects defrauded citizens through websites, gained illegal profits, posed as lawyers to demand money from people they called by phone, and threatened those who did not pay.
SEIZURE OF 75 MILLION LIRA IN ASSETS
The statement, which indicated that the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) reviews revealed account movements totaling 510 million lira in the suspects' accounts, reported that measures were applied to 2 properties, 5 movable assets, and 333 bank accounts belonging to the suspects worth 75 million lira.
The statement included the expression, "We continue our fight against crime and criminals 24/7 together with our security forces for the peace and safety of our people."