Operation against ISIS's financial network in 4 provinces: 3 arrests
Quick Look
- Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an operation was carried out to reveal the financial resources of the ISIS armed terrorist organization.
- 9 suspects were detained in simultaneous operations in Mersin, Istanbul, Kocaeli and Kayseri.
- During the searches, 397,768 TL of money was found, 3 suspects were arrested, and 6 of them were released on probation.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the disclosure of the financial resources of the ISIS armed terrorist organization. Within the scope of the investigation, 9 suspects were investigated for the crime of violating the law on preventing the financing of terrorism.
Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Provincial Gendarmerie Command Anti-Terrorism Branch Directorate carried out studies to reveal the financial resources of the ISIS armed terrorist organization. Within the scope of the study, 9 suspects, against whom an investigation was launched for 'violating the law on the prevention of financing of terrorism', were detained in simultaneous operations held in Mersin, Istanbul, Kocaeli and Kayseri. During the searches at the addresses, 397 thousand 768 TL, which was found to be in the house of the suspect A.H. to be included in the money transfer system within the scope of the activities of the terrorist organization ISIS, was seized.
A.H. and A.F. were among the suspects who were sent to the courthouse after their procedures at the police station. and A.F. While the guard on duty was arrested by the court, 6 suspects were released on condition of judicial control.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A lawsuit will be filed against the arrested suspects and the court process will begin.
Very likely · Within weeks
The judicial control process will continue for the 6 released suspects and more evidence may be collected.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- To whom would the found money be sent?
- Are other members of the financial network still at large?
- Will any other suspects be detained after the operation?






