Operation Against a Virtual Company in Alanya
An operation was carried out on July 14, 2023, against four companies accused of fraud in Alanya, Antalya, and Konya, based on the instruction of the Alanya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
During the operations conducted by the anti-smuggling and organized crime units of the Antalya and Alanya police departments, company computers, digital materials, and documents were seized, and four company executives were detained. The suspects were arrested and sent to prison on July 17, 2023.
In the case heard at the Alanya 1st Heavy Penal Court, it is claimed that the accused defrauded 44 people. The suspects are alleged to have collected a total of 1,790,500 TL and 161,333 dollars. Cengiz A., who is being tried while in custody, attended the hearing via the Audio and Visual Information System (SEGBİS), while the other suspects, Fatma A., Mustafa M.A., and Emre H., who are being tried without detention, were also present in the courtroom.
Tense moments were experienced between the victims and the suspects during the trial, but security measures taken by courthouse police prevented the disputes from escalating. The trial, where the victims demanded the punishment of the suspects, was postponed to December 17, 2024, to examine reports from the Ministry of Trade and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). Experts stated that the incident is similar to the Thodex and Tosuncuk cases, emphasizing the need for caution against fraud cases.
It was reported that the total amount invested by the victims in this company was approximately 10 million TL. However, since March 2023, the company stopped making payments under the promise of profit shares. Following the earthquake, many people requested the return of their money but reported that they received neither their principal nor the promised profit shares. This situation has added to the challenges brought on by the earthquake, making life even more difficult for the victims.
Some victims, who expressed their anger towards the executives of the company that defrauded them, took photos in front of the courthouse with their defending lawyer.
