Operation against illegal reproductive cell trade. 41 women sold eggs 811 times

In the investigation initiated by the Terrorism and Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, upon a tip-off made through CİMER, findings were found that the illegal reproductive cell trade linked to Turkey, TRNC, Albania and Georgia was carried out in an organized manner.

As a result of the evaluation of HTS and MASAK records, international travel information and other evidence obtained, it was determined that Turkish citizen women were directed abroad and sold eggs in return for financial gain.

811 EGGS WERE SOLD FROM 41 WOMEN

Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that a total of 811 eggs were sold by 41 women.

According to the information in the statement of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that the reproductive cells were sold for 60-80 euros each.

36 SUSPECTS WERE CAUGHT AND TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

36 of the suspects were caught and detained, and it was determined that 1 suspect was in prison. Efforts are continuing to capture a total of 16 suspects, including 7 suspects who were found to be abroad.

Information regarding the investigation was shared by Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek. Minister Gürlek said in his social media post, "We will not allow criminal structures that make unfair profits from human bodies." He also included his message.

Gürlek also expressed his gratitude to the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, which carried out the investigation meticulously, the Police Department who took part in the operation, and all public officials who contributed.