Breaking News... Second operation in the investigation of expired cancer drugs: 15 suspects were identified with the MASAK report!
Operation orders were given to 21 addresses in Istanbul, Antalya and Kayseri.
Quick Look
- Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office identified 15 new suspects in its investigation into the sale of expired cancer drugs with new boxes and prospectuses.
- On November 9, 2026, operation orders were given to 21 addresses in Istanbul, Antalya and Kayseri.
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Why It Matters
The first operation was carried out on November 2, 2026, against 24 suspects and 5 workplaces in 11 provinces. As a result of digital materials and MASAK report, 15 new suspects and 3 workplaces were identified.
Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced new developments in the investigation into the packaging of an expired cancer drug in a new box and prospectus, presenting it as if it had not expired, and offering it for sale.
According to the statement of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the first operation was carried out against 24 suspects and 5 workplaces in 11 provinces on November 2, 2026, by the teams of Istanbul Provincial Police Department's Financial Crimes Department.
15 NEW SUSPECTS WERE DETECTED WITH THE MASAK REPORT
As a result of examining the digital materials seized in the first operation and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) report, 15 new suspects and 3 more workplaces, considered to be linked to the criminal organization, were identified.
Within the scope of the investigation, allegations that the expired cancer drug was put on the market with new packaging and prospectuses and that the drug was sold domestically and abroad are being investigated.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 21 ADDRESSES IN 3 PROVINCES
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office ordered a simultaneous operation in Istanbul, Antalya and Kayseri on November 9, 2026, in order to capture the newly identified suspects and seize criminal evidence.
In this context, it was decided to carry out detention, search and seizure operations at a total of 21 addresses, including 18 residences and 3 workplaces.
It was reported that the investigation is continuing.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
New arrests will be made in the November 9, 2026 operation
Very likely · Within days
More workplaces and suspects may be identified within the scope of the investigation
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How many suspects were detained as a result of the new operation?
- Has it been clarified where and by whom the drugs are sold?
- How many people does the criminal organization consist of?
