Turkey Launches 7,818 Operations Against Organized Crime in Eight Months

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced on social media that authorities conducted 7,818 operations across all 81 provinces between February and September 2026. The operations targeted organized crime groups involved in narcotics, illegal betting, online gambling, and new-generation criminal networks.

A total of 70,853 suspects faced judicial proceedings, with 32,882 remanded in custody and 15,826 placed under judicial control. The investigations were coordinated by the Justice Ministry and involved prosecutors, the National Intelligence Organization (MİT), police, gendarmerie, MASAK, and the Tax Inspection Board.

“We continue our struggle with determination against organized crime threatening our nation's peace, security, and future under the leadership of our President.”

Financial investigations uncovered transaction volumes of 2.54 trillion Turkish lira, $9.08 billion, and €3.49 million. Authorities seized narcotics with a street value exceeding 30 billion lira, along with over 1.4 billion lira, €17 million, and $1.7 million in cash.

Asset confiscations included 9,030 immovable properties, 1,556 vehicles, and 22 vessels. Judicial measures were applied to 803 companies, while 38,058 bank and cryptocurrency accounts were frozen or blocked.

Authorities also blocked access to 28,245 websites and accounts linked to illegal betting, gambling, and new-generation criminal organizations. Gürlek pledged that the crackdown on criminal finances would continue with determination.