10 murders, 11 attempted murders! Radulov was caught in Istanbul

Iurii Radulov, who was caught in Moldova in 2001 on charges of 10 murders and 11 attempted murders, was released in March 2025 after 25 years in prison.

It was stated that Radulov came to Türkiye via Bulgaria after his release, and that he was later banned from entering Türkiye by Interpol.

After the decision reached the Public Order Branch Directorate's Wanted Persons Bureau, police teams took action. The teams launched an investigation against Radulov and found that the suspect stayed in different houses in Fatih and Güngören after coming to Istanbul, and that his wife V.R. He determined that he was living with him. As a result of the follow-up of the police teams, the house where Radulov was staying in Fatih was identified. Radulov was taken into custody during the operation.

Radulov, who was brought to the Public Security Branch Directorate, was found to have a fake ID issued in someone else's name. It was learned that Radulov, who denied his identity when he was first caught, later admitted that he was Iurii Radulov. In the investigation, it was stated that Radulov led a criminal organization involved in murders in which many people were killed. It was learned that Radulov was charged with forgery of documents due to his use of a false identity, and the necessary procedures were initiated for his deportation.