37 suspects detained in operation against organized crime syndicate in Istanbul
Key Points
- A detention order was issued for 50 suspects linked to an armed criminal syndicate under the coordination of Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı.
- In the operation conducted, a total of 37 individuals were apprehended, 27 of whom are public officials working in various institutions.
- Among the apprehended suspects are customs protection officers, police officers, lawyers, and probation officers.
- Within the framework of digital materials, HTS, and MASAK reports, it was determined that the leader of the organization is abroad.
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An operation was carried out against suspects alleged to be linked to an armed criminal organization operating internationally, under the coordination of Istanbul Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı. 37 people, including a large number of public officials, were apprehended and detained in line with HTS records and digital evidence.
Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that the organized crime syndicate, whose leadership is based abroad, entered into a mutual relationship of interest with public officials. It was established that members of the criminal organization primarily contacted customs protection officers, clerks, probation officers, lawyers, and police officers.
Simultaneous operations conducted by Istanbul Emniyet Müdürlüğü teams were launched after the examination of correspondences in the seized digital materials. Authorities announced that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the gang members and to completely expose the activities of the criminal organization.
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- Which institutions conducted the operation?
- The operation was carried out by the Organized Crime and Intelligence Branch Directorates of the Istanbul Emniyet Müdürlüğü, under the coordination of the Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı.
- What professions do the apprehended public officials consist of?
- Among the detained suspects are customs protection officers, clerks, probation officers, lawyers, and police officers.
- What evidence is the operation based on?
- The operation was carried out based on correspondences identified in digital materials belonging to organization members, as well as evidence such as HTS, MASAK, and log records.
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