Call center fraud operation: 23 arrests

In the studies carried out by the Fraud Bureau of the Istanbul Police Department Public Order Branch Directorate, it was determined that the suspects, who introduced themselves as 'government officials' or 'public servants' by using the newly opened phone lines from the fake call centers, defrauded the citizens with various excuses based on their national and moral sensitivities.

THE LIE OF HELP TO THOSE SUFFERED IN FLOODS

It was determined that the suspects, who said they were calling on behalf of public officials, municipal employees or senior officials of district governors, requested money from some companies, stating that they were supposedly collecting aid for people damaged in the recent floods.

FOREIGN LIE TO THOSE WHO DO NOT BUY FAKE PRODUCTS

It was determined that the suspects, who sold fake sexual health products through virtual media, used documents signed by people who purchased the products with the option of paying at the door. It was determined that the suspects then intimidated and defrauded the people they called by introducing themselves as law firm employees or lawyers, saying 'We will initiate foreclosure proceedings'.

OPERATION ON 2 SEPARATE CALL CENTERS

After the completion of the work, an operation was carried out on the 2 call centers identified. During the operations, 33 suspects were detained and a large number of digital materials were seized. It was determined that the suspects victimized approximately 300 people with these methods.

23 SUSPECTS WERE ARRESTED

23 of the suspects, who were referred to the courthouse after the procedures at the police station, were arrested by the court and sent to prison. On the other hand, 10 people were released on condition of judicial control.