Operation against fraud network in 11 provinces based in Kocaeli: 52 detained

The teams of the Provincial Police Department’s Anti-Cyber ​​Crimes Branch Directorate launched an investigation against the criminal organization that committed fraud by promising to sell products through fake advertisements and call centers, and taking ‘shipping fee’, ‘deposit’ or ‘insurance fee’. The teams determined that the network they followed had established 3 different call centers. It was understood that the suspects victimized 37 people, including earthquake victims and disabled people.

52 MILLION 675 THOUSAND TL MONEY IN AND OUT

It was determined that an attempt was made to hide the money taken from the victims by transferring it to cryptocurrency platforms and network member accounts. It was determined that there were 52 million 675 thousand 400 TL money inflow and outflow from the accounts of the members of the organization.

The police took action and carried out simultaneous operations in 11 provinces yesterday. 52 suspects, including the fraud network leader Serkan K., were detained. During the searches carried out at the suspects’ homes and workplaces, a large amount of digital materials were seized. The suspects’ procedures at the police station are continuing.