191 people detained in Forex operation: Simultaneous raids also carried out at addresses in Muğla
As part of four separate investigations conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, simultaneous raids were carried out at a total of 328 addresses in Istanbul and Muğla on allegations of forex fraud committed through call centers; 191 suspects were taken into custody.
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As part of four separate investigations conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, a large-scale operation was carried out in response to allegations of fraud involving promises of forex investments made through call centers. Muğla was among the locations targeted in the operation.
According to information obtained from sources at the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, the investigations were expanded based on reports from MASAK and financial analysis conducted by the Istanbul Provincial Police Department. As part of the investigation, the ownership structure, financial flows, and international connections of the companies operating the call centers were scrutinized.
Simultaneous raids at 328 locations
After the investigations were completed, the operation was launched on September 18. Simultaneous searches were conducted at a total of 328 locations, including 44 call centers belonging to 29 companies and 286 residences belonging to 239 suspects.
A total of 191 suspects were taken into custody during the operations. The suspects’ movable and immovable property, bank accounts, accounts at payment institutions, and assets on cryptocurrency exchanges were seized.
Charges Filed
The suspects face charges of “fraud committed by using information systems, banks, or credit institutions as tools,” “violation of the Capital Markets Law,” "forming an organization for the purpose of committing a crime," "membership in an organization formed for the purpose of committing a crime," and "laundering assets derived from crime."
The detained suspects were taken to a hospital for a medical examination following their initial processing. It was reported that the suspects’ interrogations at the police station are ongoing.
The investigation is ongoing
No details were shared regarding the searches conducted at the addresses in Muğla. It was reported that the investigation is ongoing and that no final judicial decision has yet been made regarding the suspects.
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