Fake TOKI Website Fraud Network Dismantled in Five Provinces
Eight suspects were detained in simultaneous raids across Ankara, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Manisa and Mersin.
KEY POINTS
- Fake websites imitated official TOKI pages to steal personal and financial data
- Simultaneous raids took place in Ankara, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Manisa and Mersin
- Eight suspects were detained during search and seizure operations
- The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office coordinated the investigation
- The investigation continues with technical and physical surveillance measures
Security forces carried out simultaneous raids in five provinces against a fraud network that used fake websites imitating the official TOKI housing agency. The operation was conducted under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Investigators determined that the suspects created internet pages identical to real TOKI websites to obtain citizens' personal and financial information under the pretense of applications. They were accused of using information systems as a tool for qualified fraud.
“The investigation continues in all its aspects with great care.”
Teams launched technical and physical surveillance after identifying suspects who allegedly gained unlawful profits through computer systems. Security forces then raided specified addresses in Ankara, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Manisa and Mersin.
Following search and seizure measures, eight suspects linked to the incident were detained and taken into custody. Their procedures at police headquarters continued.
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that the investigation would continue in all its aspects with great care. Authorities emphasized efforts to prevent fraud committed through information technology.
The operation targeted citizens who intended to apply for TOKI projects. No further details about the suspects or potential victims were provided in the reports.
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