260 million lira profiteering through fake accidents: 21 people were sent to prison in operations in 11 provinces

Under the coordination of the Batman Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, teams from the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) Branch Directorate of the Provincial Police Department launched an investigation against suspects who were considered to have made unfair profits from insurance companies through fake traffic accidents. In this context, 41 traffic accidents that occurred in the city between 2022 and 2024 were examined.

It was determined that some of the accidents were staged, took place in places where there was no camera footage, there were account transactions regarding insurance payments among the people involved in the accident, and suspicious vehicle transfers were made. In the investigations, it was evaluated that some repair shop owners, insurance experts and people who had their vehicles used in allegedly faked accidents acted in an organized manner.

It was determined that the suspects made detailed preparations to make the accident photographs believable. As a result of the examination of Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) account movements, HTS analysis and suspicious accident reports received from the Insurance Information and Surveillance Center, it was determined that 8 insurance companies suffered losses of approximately 260 million lira with this method.

ACTION WAS INITIATED AGAINST 65 SUSPECTS

Within the scope of the investigation, proceedings were initiated against 65 suspects who were considered to be linked to 41 incidents. 43 suspects were detained in the operation carried out at addresses determined in 11 provinces, centered in Batman. While it was determined that one of the suspects for whom a detention warrant was issued was abroad, it was reported that efforts to capture the others were continuing.

Among the 43 suspects who were referred to the courthouse after their procedures at the police station, S.A., E.B., B.A., who were claimed to be the leaders and managers of the organization. 21 of them, including M.Y. and M.Y., were arrested. The other 22 suspects were released on condition of judicial control.