FETO operation in 3 provinces based in Istanbul! 15 detained
Quick Look
- Istanbul Police Anti-Smuggling Crimes Branch Directorate detained 15 suspects operating within the secret structure of FETO/PDY in simultaneous operations in Istanbul, Burdur and Ordu.
- The suspects made suspicious balance increases in BankAsya accounts and transferred money to institutions affiliated with the organization.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
FETO/PDY is a structure banned in Türkiye and defined as a terrorist organization. Police forces follow the suspects by monitoring the organization's financial and communication networks.
A study was initiated by the teams of the Istanbul Police Anti-Smuggling Crimes Branch Directorate, under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, to identify the suspects operating within the secret structure of FETO/PDY. Within the scope of the studies, digital data obtained from the secret witness, bank account movements, money transfers to institutions affiliated with the organization and consecutive call records were examined.
During the investigations, it was determined that the suspects had increased balances in their BankAsya accounts on suspicious dates, and that they made money transfers to institutions affiliated with the organization under the name of sacrifice, scholarship and donation. It was also determined that the suspects had records of payphone and consecutive calls, which were considered as secret communication methods of the organization, and that they were operating at a responsible level within the Security Secret Structure. In line with the information obtained, a simultaneous operation was carried out this morning at 15 addresses in Istanbul, Burdur and Ordu. 15 suspects were detained during the operation. The suspects were taken to the police station for processing.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An official arrest warrant will be issued for the detained suspects.
Likely · Within days
Financial investigations regarding FETO/PDY will be expanded and more accounts will be examined.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the meaning for suspects?
- Who is the secret witness and how did he obtain the information?
- What is the total amount of money transfers?
- What are the details of the roles of the detained suspects?






