Türkiye detains 175 in probe of Israel-linked investment fraud
Turkish authorities launched coordinated raids at 286 addresses in Istanbul and Mugla after four investigations by the Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office uncovered companies and call centers advertising fake forex and crypto investments to foreign nationals. Operations targeted 28 companies, 42 call centers and 239 suspects, with 175 detained by midmorning and remaining arrests ongoing. Analyses and hundreds of Interpol complaints suggested people linked to Israel were predominant in ownership structures and that transactions tied to the network reached about 13 billion Turkish liras over two years, prompting international law enforcement involvement.
Authorities detained 175 suspects in a transnational investment fraud probe
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Four legal investigations found evidence of fake forex and cryptocurrency schemes. Authorities used financial analysis, intelligence and Interpol complaints. Next steps could include further detentions and legal action in Turkish courts.
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