They threatened women with their private images and forced them into prostitution in Istanbul! 12 detained

Allegedly, the suspects forced the women with whom they had emotional relationships into prostitution by threatening to send their private images to their families. It was determined that the suspects, who found customers by sharing women's photos, locations and wage information in WhatsApp groups, shared the money they earned through different bank accounts.

PROSTITUTION OPERATION IN ISTANBUL

As part of the investigation carried out under the coordination of the Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Istanbul Police Department Public Order Branch Directorate teams identified the suspects who were earning income from prostitution through websites.

The teams caught 12 suspects in a simultaneous operation at 13 addresses in 7 districts. During the searches, 13 mobile phones, 13 SIM cards, unlicensed pistols, shotguns and 31 cartridges were found.

Upon examination of the seized digital materials, it was determined that the suspects acquired customers by sharing women's photos, location and fee information in WhatsApp groups, took the women to specified addresses and shared the earned money through different bank accounts.

THEY FORCED WOMEN INTO PROSTITUTION

It was determined that some suspects forced women with whom they had emotional relationships into prostitution and prevented them from leaving the organization by threatening to send their private images to their families.

It was also determined that the suspects demanded additional money by using the private images and personal information of the people they contacted. Many victimized women were rescued during the operation against the organization, which was also found to be linked to drug activities. 12 suspects, whose procedures were completed at the police station, were sent to the courthouse.