They even defrauded earthquake survivors! Fraud network that made a 7 million haul dismantled

Kocaeli Provincial Police Department teams launched an investigation into a network that defrauded 30 people, including earthquake survivors, of 7 million 369 thousand 713 TL by posting fake listings on e-commerce sites following complaints received.

Technical surveillance by police teams determined that the suspects uploaded fake listings for items such as containers, electric cars, cabin motorcycles, and pets at below-market prices on e-commerce and classifieds platforms.

It was determined that the suspects, who constantly communicated with the complainants via open lines, carried out their fraudulent activities using excuses such as deposits, shipping, transport, and insurance fees.

41 SUSPECTS REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE

Taking action, the Cyber Crimes Branch teams organized a simultaneous operation on January 9 in 12 provinces, centered in Kocaeli, to apprehend the identified suspects.

44 suspects were apprehended in the dawn operation, which was also supported by special operations police. The 44 suspects brought to the Kocaeli Provincial Police Department had their statements taken over 4 days. 41 suspects whose statements were completed were referred to the Gebze Courthouse today, while 3 people were released.

It was learned that the Kocaeli-centered operation was carried out in the provinces of Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Balıkesir, Muğla, İzmir, Adana, Gaziantep, Mersin, Aksaray, Niğde, and Kayseri.

News Source: İHA