In Istanbul and Kocaeli, 23 suspects were detained as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in driver's license exams. It was reported that the operation was launched following allegations that individuals known as "jokers" took exams on behalf of some candidates and that cheating was facilitated from the outside during electronic exams.
In the investigation conducted by the Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, irregularities regarding the Motor Vehicle Driver Candidate Exam were examined through certain driving schools operating in Istanbul. It is alleged that other individuals were made to take the exam in place of some trainees.
As part of the investigation, teams from the Istanbul Police Department's Financial Crimes Investigation Branch conducted technical and physical surveillance to uncover the suspects' connections. During this process, communications and financial transactions between the suspects were also placed under scrutiny.
According to police findings, the allegations of irregularity were not limited to the "joker" method. It was claimed that some candidates taking the electronic exam had cheating devices placed on them, and that answers were transmitted to the candidates from the outside by establishing video connections via mobile phones.
It was stated that the investigation is being conducted under allegations of violating Law No. 6114 on the Services of the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center, establishing an organization for the purpose of committing crimes, and forgery of official documents.
The 23 people detained in simultaneous raids on identified addresses in Istanbul and Kocaeli were taken to the Istanbul Financial Crimes Investigation Branch for questioning. During searches of the suspects' homes and workplaces, digital materials including mobile phones, computers, external storage devices, and USB flash drives were seized. The investigation is ongoing.
News Source: 12punto
