A transaction volume of 27.5 billion liras was revealed: 198 people were arrested

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that 198 people were arrested in operations carried out in 21 provinces against the crime of qualified fraud.

According to the statement made on the ministry's social media account, the operations were carried out under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security Public Order Department, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and the chief public prosecutor's office.

Within the scope of the studies carried out, it was determined that the suspects engaged in fraudulent activities using different methods. It was determined that the suspects received unfair compensation from insurance companies, promised to prepare fake health reports, introduced themselves as public or bank officials, and targeted citizens with promises of high-profit investments.

It was also revealed that the suspects committed fraud by preparing fake advertisements in vehicle, housing and spare parts sales and car rental areas.

During the operations carried out in 21 provinces, 327 suspects who were determined to have defrauded citizens of a total of 464 million lira were caught. While 198 of the suspects referred to the courthouse were arrested, a judicial control order was issued for 129 people.

In MASAK reports, it was determined that the suspects had a total transaction volume of 27 billion 509 million lira in their bank accounts.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs congratulated the personnel involved in the operations and stated that the fight against fraud and illegal structures will continue.