Büyükçekmece Courthouse evidence vault robbed: 50 kilos of silver, 25 kilos of gold

The incident took place on December 1, 2025, at the Büyükçekmece Courthouse. According to the information obtained, it was reported to the Public Prosecutor that Erdal T., a clerk assigned to the Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Evidence Bureau, had not been coming to work for a long time. Upon this, the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation. Following this, the Chief Public ProsecutorThe public prosecutor, together withthe officials, opened the evidence office roomand the safesinside.Theyopenedthem. During the search, it was discovered that theinsides of the safes were empty.was determined to have occurred.

Following this, a comprehensive investigation revealed that approximately 50 kilograms of silverand approximately 25 kilograms of gold belonging to various investigation and prosecution files were missing.

Following the instructions of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an arrest warrant was issued for thecustody officers Erdal T. and theothersuspect, Kemal D. Investigationsrevealed that the custody officer, Erdal T., fled to the United Kingdom with his wife and childrenon November 19, 2025, at approximately 08:22 AM.it was determined that.

The other suspect, Kemal D., was foundat the address and apprehended, then taken into custody. Within the scope of the investigation into the theft at the evidence office, theclerk of the court wStatements were taken from all personnel, including the director,and their homes were searched. However, it waslearned that no criminalevidence wasfound.

While the investigation into the evidence office continues, An additional detention order was issued for the suspect Kemal D. Meanwhile, it was determined that suspect Erdal T.'s WhatsApp application

was being monitored by authorities.It was learned that he wrote to his friends, "I sold the goods,may God provide you with better fortune" beforefleeing.

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