4 suspects were caught in Ankara-based drug money laundering operation

According to the statement made by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the operation was carried out by the Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch within the scope of the investigation into the laundering of crime proceeds from drug trafficking.

In the investigation carried out within the scope of the crime of "laundering property values ​​arising from crime", as a result of the report prepared by the MASAK Presidency, field investigations and financial analysis studies, it was determined that the suspects in the structure known to the public as the "Çobanlar Group" laundered the criminal proceeds they obtained from the drug trade through various financial transactions, company activities and asset acquisitions.

In this context, during the examinations carried out on the bank accounts and assets of the suspects, it was determined that there were many assets including 18 vehicles, 12 real estate, 1 hotel, 4 entertainment centers and 1 office.

While the assets in question were seized, simultaneous searches and seizures were carried out at 6 residences and 6 workplaces of 7 suspects, based in Ankara.

In the statement, it was stated that 4 of the 7 suspects were caught and detained during the operation, and efforts to capture 3 people are continuing. "The fight to prevent the laundering of criminal proceeds obtained from drug trade through the financial system and various asset acquisitions is continuing with determination." The statement was included.