Operation Hücre-15: Türkiye detains hundreds of loan sharks, fraudsters VIDEO

Türkiye has launched a major operation against loan sharks and financial fraudsters, resulting in significant arrests and the seizure of illicit goods.

The operation, dubbed Hücre-15, was carried out across 54 provinces, targeting individuals and organizations engaged in illegal financial activities, Caliber.Az reports.

According to an official statement by Türkiye’s Minister of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, shared on social media, the operation led to the detention of 334 suspects. Out of these, 123 were arrested, while 4 were placed under judicial control. Investigations continue for the remaining individuals.

54 İlde Tefecilere, Dolandırıcılara ve Mali Suç Örgütlerine yönelik geçen hafta düzenlenen “HÜCRE-15” operasyonlarımızda; 334 şüpheli yakalandı.❗

Şüphelilerden;
➡️ 123’ü TUTUKLANDI.
➡️ 4’ü hakkında adli kontrol kararı verildi. Diğerlerinin işlemleri devam ediyor.

Hiçbir yasa… pic.twitter.com/Wp8HvNCkHD

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) March 3, 2025

The operation also uncovered a range of illicit items, including unregistered weapons, a substantial amount of checks, promissory notes, and digital materials that are believed to be linked to financial crimes, Minister Yerlikaya said. 

By Khagan Isayev