Operation against fraud gang in 12 provinces centered in Ankara: 47 detained

In an operation conducted across 12 provinces centered in Ankara, 47 suspects were detained for allegedly committing fraud through social media platforms with the promise of 'earning money'.

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Operation against fraud gang in 12 provinces centered in Ankara: 47 detained

As part of an investigation conducted by the Ankara Western Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for 3 months, it was determined that members of the 'Bi tık' gang were committing fraud through social media platforms with the promise of 'earning money'.

It was determined that the gang members promised money in exchange for watching various product advertisements and leaving comments, while also demanding money from victims beforehand. An operation was carried out by the Ankara Police Department's Public Security Branch teams against the suspects in 12 provinces centered in Ankara. In the operation, 47 suspects were detained.

The moments when the suspects withdrew the money they obtained through fraud from ATMs were captured on security camera footage. The suspects will be referred to the courthouse following their procedures at the police station.

News Source: 12punto