
The arrests took place on October 23 in three premises in Istanbul; the women were sent to the Akyurt deportation center near Ankara
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In April, Turkish services carried out a similar operation in Ankara, during raids on nine clubs, 38 women were detained, including 11 Russian citizens.
The detentions took place on October 23 during police operations in three nightclubs in the Turkish capital: "Maxim", "Havana" and "Foliberger", the Russian diplomatic mission told the media.
The detainees had their cell phones taken away. According to the embassy, they were allowed to contact their loved ones via a landline phone.
The Russian women were sent to the Akyurt deportation center near Ankara. A Turkish lawyer is supposed to work with them. Representatives of the Russian consulate were about to meet the detainees and announced that they would be provided with consular assistance.
A court hearing is scheduled to take place soon. RIA Novosti's source in the Turkish services said that after his decision, the women were to be deported.
Reports of more detainees
The Baza channel on Telegram, linked to the Russian services, claims that over 100 women were detained during the operation. Most were to come to Turkey from CIS countries to work in entertainment establishments.
According to this source, some of the women were to receive job offers as dancers, vocalists or DJs. After arrival, however, they were to be forced to work as so-called touts – people persuading customers to buy alcohol and other services.
Meduza reminds that in April, Turkish services carried out a similar operation in Ankara. Then, during raids on nine clubs, 38 women were detained, including 11 Russian citizens.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
After the court hearing, the women will be deported from Turkey.
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