Fake cancer drug network: 15 more suspects detained in Istanbul, Kayseri and Antalya
Authorities detain 15 additional suspects in an operation targeting expired cancer drugs repackaged and resold as new.
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- 15 additional suspects detained in the fake cancer drug investigation
- Suspects include doctors, pharmacy interns, nurses, printing workers and warehouse officials
- Network allegedly generated about 650 million Turkish lira in irregular transactions
- Earlier operations across 11 provinces led to 22 detentions and five workplace raids
- Latest raids covered 21 addresses in Kayseri, Istanbul and Antalya
Turkish prosecutors have detained 15 more suspects in an investigation into a network accused of repackaging expired cancer medicines and selling them as new products. The suspects include doctors, pharmacy interns, nurses, printing house workers and warehouse officials.
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation. The network allegedly generated approximately 650 million Turkish lira in irregular transaction volume.
“The network allegedly generated approximately 650 million Turkish lira in irregular transaction volume.”
Earlier operations had already been carried out simultaneously across 11 provinces centered on Istanbul. Those raids targeted 24 suspects and five workplaces, resulting in 22 detentions.
In the latest action, simultaneous operations were conducted at 21 addresses in Kayseri, Istanbul and Antalya during morning hours. Teams continue their work to apprehend the identified suspects.
Authorities have also seized movable and immovable assets and bank accounts believed to have been obtained through the crime. The investigation remains ongoing.
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