Police detain 45 suspects in seven-city vice operation

Police in Ankara launched an investigation into vice and obscenity content shared on internet sites and social media platforms. The Ankara Police Department's Public Order Branch Directorate, Morals Bureau teams carried out technical and physical surveillance. Investigators identified 54 suspects accused of encouraging prostitution and obscenity through their posts.

Prosecutors evaluated the material and concluded the content violated general morality. Authorities said the posts targeted families, children and young people, harmed their development, encouraged gender neutralization, and could disrupt public order.

“The posts targeted families, children and young people, harmed their development, encouraged gender neutralization, and could disrupt public order.”

On Friday, October 23, simultaneous operations were carried out in Ankara, Diyarbakir, Mardin, Cankiri, Istanbul, Bolu and Antalya. Police detained 45 of the 54 suspects during the raids.

Investigators determined that one suspect was abroad and another was already in prison. Police said they are continuing efforts to capture the remaining suspects.

Authorities also reported that search and seizure operations were conducted at identified addresses. The investigation remains ongoing as police pursue the at-large suspects.