They targeted those who believed the cheap vehicle advertisements and sent a deposit: Operations in 18 provinces

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Tekirdağ Police Department's Cyber ​​Crimes Fighting teams started working on fraudulent activities carried out over the internet.

During the investigations, it was determined that the suspects received money from citizens under the name of deposit by publishing vehicle sales advertisements below market value on social media platforms and advertising sites.

THEY TRAPED US WITH CHEAP VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENTS

It was determined that the suspects attracted the attention of buyers with low-priced vehicle advertisements, and then asked for a deposit, saying that there was high demand for the vehicles and that the sales transaction should be completed in a short time.

As a result of examining the bank accounts of the suspects, a transaction volume of approximately 433 million Turkish Liras was determined.

SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN 18 PROVINCES

Within the scope of the investigation, a simultaneous operation was organized in 18 provinces, centered in Tekirdağ.

During operations, 4 in Tekirdağ, 3 in Ankara, 2 in Bursa, 1 in Mardin, 8 in Gaziantep, 1 in Malatya, 1 in Adıyaman, 1 in Amasya, 2 in Antalya, 1 in Edirne, 1 in Istanbul, 1 in Kars, 1 in Kahramanmaraş, 1 in Kırklareli, 1 in Yalova. A total of 32 suspects were caught, 1 in Zonguldak, 1 in Ordu and 1 in Erzurum.

It was reported that among those captured were people who were stated to be leaders and managers of the criminal organization.

91 DIGITAL MATERIALS WERE SEIZED

During the searches carried out at the suspects' homes, workplaces and on themselves, 91 digital materials and organizational documents considered to be criminal elements were seized.

32 suspects, whose procedures were completed at the police station, were referred to the Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

It was learned that the investigation was carried out within the scope of qualified fraud crimes by establishing and becoming a member of an organization for the purpose of committing a crime and using information systems, banks or credit institutions as tools.