Operation against organized crime syndicate led by figure nicknamed 'Ağa' in Ankara: 12 arrests

As part of the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a comprehensive operation was carried out against the leader of a crime syndicate nicknamed 'Ağa'. In simultaneous raids conducted by police teams, it was determined that syndicate members obtained money and real estate by threatening victims with weapons.

While a total of 15 suspects were detained in the operation, it was revealed that the syndicate leader used a house in Ankara as a meeting point and weapons depot. In searches conducted at the addresses, 7 promissory notes issued in the names of victims, 2 long-barreled rifles, and a large number of cartridges were seized.

Videos showing armed poses and moments of firing weapons, as well as various threat messages, were found on the suspects' phones. After their procedures at the police department, 12 of the suspects, who were referred to the courthouse, were arrested and sent to prison, while 3 individuals were released under judicial control conditions.