Raid on a criminal organization in 30 provinces, including Muğla: 90 people detained
In a simultaneous operation targeting new-generation criminal organizations—centered in Istanbul and carried out in 30 provinces, including Muğla—90 suspects were taken into custody, and arrest warrants were sought for 76 of them.
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As part of an investigation conducted by the Organized Crime Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, a large-scale operation targeting new-generation criminal organizations was carried out.
On October 27, simultaneous raids were carried out in a total of 30 provinces, including Istanbul, Muğla, Antalya, Aydın, İzmir, Ankara, Bursa, Adana, and others.
They Directed Their Hitmen Through a WhatsApp Group
The investigation revealed that the organization recruited individuals through social media and added them to a WhatsApp group named “Brothers” to direct them in criminal activities.
As a result of the investigations, 100 suspects were identified, 34 of whom were minors. Ninety suspects were taken into custody during the operations.
Detention requests for 76 suspects
After undergoing police procedures, 90 suspects were referred to the courthouse on October 30; 76 of them were sent to the Magistrate’s Court with a request for detention, while 14 were sent with a request for judicial supervision.
It was learned that 20 of those referred with a request for detention and 10 of those referred with a request for judicial supervision were children. Additionally, a no-travel order was requested for 6 child suspects.
Organization Leader Sought in Russia
Beratcan Gökdemir, who is the subject of a red notice and is alleged to be the organization’s leader, is believed to be in Russia. The investigation is ongoing.
