New development in the 'germ cell trade' operation: The number of detainees increased to 44

Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism and Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau launched an investigation upon notice that a gang via CİMER was directing women abroad to sell their eggs in exchange for money.

In the studies carried out by the Istanbul Police Department Immigrant Smuggling and Border Gates Branch Directorate, findings were found that the illegal reproductive cell trade linked to Turkey, TRNC, Albania and Georgia is being carried out in an organized manner. As a result of the evaluation of HTS and MASAK records, international travel information and other evidence, it was determined that the suspects directed Turkish citizen women abroad to sell eggs in return for financial gain.

The number of detainees in the Istanbul-based illegal reproductive cell trade operation increased to 44.

41 WOMEN SOLD EGGS 811 TIMES

Allegedly, an application was made to CİMER by the wife of the network leader, who was suspicious of her situation. The operation was launched following this application. During the investigations, it was determined that eggs were sold a total of 811 times by 41 women. Following the completion of the work, a simultaneous operation was organized in 14 provinces centered in Istanbul.

During the operation, judicial proceedings were initiated against a total of 53 suspects, including 1 organization leader, 5 organization managers, 41 donor women, 2 gynecologists and obstetricians, and 4 travel organizers.

The number of detainees in the Istanbul-based illegal reproductive cell trade operation increased to 44

8 SUSPECTS ARE WANTED

While 44 suspects were detained in the investigation, it was determined that 1 suspect was in prison. It was learned that efforts to capture a total of 8 suspects are continuing.