Turkish Authorities Launch Operation Against Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a wide-ranging financial crime operation targeting the 'Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization'. Arrest, search, and seizure warrants have been issued for 49 suspects, including Alihan Kuriş, who is alleged to be the leader of the organization. The operation, conducted simultaneously in 17 provinces, involves investigating crimes including forming and leading a criminal organization, membership in a criminal organization, laundering proceeds from crime, fraud, and violating the Tax Procedure Law. It was determined that more than 100 billion TL has been smuggled out of the country through individuals and companies linked to the organization. Trusteeship has been appointed to companies suspected of laundering criminal proceeds.