Izmir Chief Prosecutor’s Office organized Operation "Hücre-11," leading to the detention of 23 suspects, Türkiye’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ali Yerlikaya, announced the operation on his "X" (formerly Twitter) account, APA reports.
The minister stated that the suspects forcibly seized checks and promissory notes from victims, took possession of their properties through collateral, and exerted pressure on them. Through these illegal activities, they accumulated approximately 30 million Turkish lira.
"We will not allow loan sharks to continue their operations alongside organized crime groups. Our operations will persist with determination across the country," Yerlikaya emphasized in his statement.