'My Family is Safe' operation across Türkiye: 162 suspects were detained

Under the name "My Family is Safe", police raided many entertainment venues and associations across Türkiye. Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced the details of the operation

In his post on his social media account, Gürlek stated that in line with the "2026-2035 Family and Population Decade" vision put forward by AKP President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the "Presidential Circular No. 2026/4", "works to protect children, the family institution and social order are continuing."

Stating that "My Family is Safe" operations were carried out with the Police and Gendarmerie organizations under the coordination of the Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydın and Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, Gürlek noted that judicial proceedings were carried out against 162 suspects, 9 associations and 13 businesses in the studies covering 15 provinces, centered in 5 provinces.

"SOCIETIES THAT ENCOURAGE IMPORCEMENT..."

Gürlek claimed that in the investigations, people who mediate or provide space for prostitution, businesses that are considered to provide an environment for these activities, suspects who produce and spread obscene content, and activities aimed at exposing children to this content are examined and said:

"As for the financial aspect of the investigations, it has been determined that high amounts of funds were transferred to some associations from public institutions and foreign organizations abroad in MASAK investigations regarding LGBT and associations that encourage immorality. The source of these money movements and their connection with the activities subject to investigations are being investigated."

Gürlek concluded his statement by saying, "Within the framework of the responsibility our Constitution imposes on the state for the protection of families and children, we will not tolerate any criminal structures, abuse networks and illegal activities targeting our children, youth and families!" He finished by saying.

It was learned that one of the associations targeted within the scope of the operation was Kaos GL. Members of the management and supervisory board of Kaos GL Association were detained during police raids on their homes. More than 10 LGBTI+ activists were detained.