Simultaneous 'counterfeit money' operation in 3 provinces: Many detentions

An investigation was launched by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against 15 suspects who were determined to have gained illicit profits by placing fake Turkish lira, US dollar and euro banknotes on the market.

Within the scope of the investigation, a simultaneous operation was carried out on 13 houses in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch Directorate teams.

It was learned that the teams are continuing their efforts to capture 15 suspects and search their addresses.

10 DETENTION

During the operations, 10 suspects for whom detention warrants were issued were captured. It was stated that efforts are continuing to capture the other 5 suspects.