306 milyonluk 'Change Oto' operasyonu

In the operation carried out in 13 provinces centered in Ankara, 14 of the 19 suspects who were assessed to have laundered the proceeds of crime obtained from the 'Change Auto' operation in 2024 by acquiring assets in the names of their spouses, siblings, mothers and third parties were detained. Within the scope of the investigation, the value of approximately 306 million lira of assets subject to laundering was determined.

Within the scope of the work carried out by the Ankara Provincial Police Department Public Order Branch Directorate teams under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation was launched into the laundering of assets resulting from crime.

It was learned that the investigation was related to the proceeds of crime obtained during the 'Change Auto' operation carried out in 2024. It was stated that in this method, damaged vehicles in Hatay were replaced with vehicles brought from abroad.

As a result of the studies carried out, 19 suspects were identified, who were considered to have laundered the proceeds of crime by acquiring assets in the name of their spouses, siblings, mothers and other third parties with the proceeds of crime obtained from the operation, and who were determined to have participated in the actions.

ASSETS OF 306 MILLION LIRAS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED

In this context, simultaneous operations were organized in different provinces, centered in Ankara, on October 13, 2026. While judicial proceedings were initiated against 19 suspects within the scope of Article 282 of the Turkish Penal Code and relevant legislation, 14 suspects were caught and detained.

Within the scope of the investigation, the value of assets subject to laundering in the amount of approximately 306 million lira was determined.

It was reported that the investigation to identify the source of crime proceeds, asset movements related to these proceeds and the persons involved is being carried out in a multifaceted and meticulous manner.