Fraud operation in 8 provinces: 50 suspects arrested

Security forces have dismantled a large-scale fraud network targeting citizens. In an investigation conducted by the General Directorate of Security's Department of Public Order in cooperation with provincial police departments and offices of public prosecutors, operations were carried out against 58 suspects operating in eight provinces. It was determined that the suspects posed as public officials or lawyers and victimized numerous people by setting up various fake websites.

It was stated that among the methods used by the suspects, fake web pages set up for vehicle inspection procedures and real estate fraud committed via the "carp spiral" (sazan sarmalı) method stood out. Tracking the illicit gains obtained through these methods, teams detected a total of 810 million liras in transactions in the suspects' bank accounts.

Of the 58 suspects whose statements were taken, 50 were arrested by the courts and sent to prison. The other 8 individuals were released under judicial control conditions.

Security officials warned citizens against similar fraud methods, emphasizing that the websites of official institutions should be checked carefully and that law enforcement should be contacted without delay in suspicious situations.

News Source: 12punto