They sold personal data in messaging applications! Operation in 42 provinces: 79 detained

In the investigations carried out within the scope of the studies carried out using the artificial intelligence-supported AVCI Project, under the coordination of the teams of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the Istanbul Police Department, the names, surnames, GSM numbers and TR IDs of the citizens were recorded in the groups created in a messaging application. It was determined that personal information such as identification numbers were obtained and shared through unauthorized access and offered for sale for a fee.

It was determined that the data was used for threats and blackmail on various issues, especially events that caused public outrage. It was also determined that the suspects made purchases by sharing their bank and credit card information and shared posts aimed at gaining unauthorized access to their social media accounts. A simultaneous operation was organized in 42 provinces, centered in Istanbul, to capture the suspects whose identities and addresses were determined. 79 suspects were detained during the operations. The suspects' procedures at the police station are continuing.