Fraud operation with fake internet ads in 4 provinces centered in Samsun: 7 detained

Samsun Provincial Police Department Cybercrime teams conducted an operation against an organized gang that defrauded many people by posting fake ads on the internet. On 14 July, simultaneous raids were carried out in Samsun, Mersin, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, and Şanlıurfa, resulting in the detention of 7 suspects, while efforts to capture a fugitive suspect continue.

As part of the operation, searches were conducted at the suspects' homes and workplaces; numerous mobile phones, computers, digital storage devices, and materials believed to be used in the crime were seized. Additionally, a quantity of narcotics was seized during the searches. It was learned that one of the suspects was already in prison for another crime committed previously.

In financial investigations conducted by the authorities, a total money movement of 87 million liras was detected in the bank accounts belonging to the suspects. While 6 suspects, whose procedures at the police station were completed, were referred to the courthouse, it was reported that the tracing of proceeds and the examination of digital materials are continuing meticulously.