The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has announced new developments regarding the investigation into allegations that expired cancer drugs were repackaged with new boxes and prospectuses and released to the market. As part of the investigation, 15 new suspects and 3 additional workplaces were identified, and an operation was launched targeting a total of 21 addresses across three provinces.
FIRST OPERATION CONDUCTED IN 11 PROVINCES
According to the statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an operation was carried out on November 2, 2026, in 11 provinces by teams from the Istanbul Provincial Police Department's Financial Crimes Investigation Branch.
The operation targeted 24 suspects and 5 workplaces. Digital materials seized during the initial operation and a report from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) were taken under review.
15 NEW SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED VIA MASAK REPORT
As a result of the examinations, 15 new suspects and 3 additional workplaces deemed to be connected to the criminal organization were identified.
The investigation addresses allegations that expired cancer drugs were repackaged with new packaging and prospectuses and offered for sale as if their expiration dates had not passed. It is claimed that the drugs in question were sold both domestically and abroad.
OPERATION AT 21 ADDRESSES IN ISTANBUL, ANTALYA, AND KAYSERI
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued an operation order on November 9, 2026, to apprehend the newly identified suspects and seize evidence of the crime.
Within the scope of the operation, which was decided to be carried out simultaneously in Istanbul, Antalya, and Kayseri, it was requested that detention, search, and seizure procedures be performed at a total of 21 addresses, including 18 residences and 3 workplaces.
It was reported that the investigation is ongoing.
News Source: 12punto
