Turkey cracks down on illegal egg trade across 14 provinces, 36 detained
Justice Minister says 41 women sold eggs 811 times for money in an international organ trafficking investigation.
KEY POINTS
- Investigation linked to Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Albania, and Georgia
- 41 women sold eggs 811 times for money
- 53 suspects face judicial proceedings across 14 provinces
- 36 suspects detained, 16 remain abroad
- Justice Minister emphasizes human dignity and bodily integrity
Turkish authorities launched an investigation into illegal egg cell trade linked to Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Albania, and Georgia. The probe began after a tip through the CİMER system and was carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said 41 women were found to have sold eggs a total of 811 times in exchange for money. HTS and MASAK records and foreign travel information were examined during the investigation.
“No material interest is above human dignity and bodily integrity!”
A simultaneous operation was conducted in 14 provinces including Istanbul. Judicial proceedings were launched against 53 suspects, including the alleged ringleader, five managers, 41 donor women, two obstetricians, and four travel organizers.
Thirty-six suspects were detained, while one suspect was already in prison. Authorities are continuing efforts to capture 16 suspects located abroad, seven of whom were identified.
Gürlek stressed that protecting human dignity and bodily integrity is essential. He said the fight against crimes that disregard human dignity will continue with determination.
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