Turkish police detain over 100 suspects linked to FETÖ terrorist organization VIDEO

In a large-scale operation across 39 provinces in Türkiye, authorities have apprehended over 100 individuals with suspected ties to the FETÖ terrorist organization.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the arrests on his social media account, stating that the operation, dubbed KISKAÇ-39, led to the detention of 103 suspects over the past week, Caliber.Az reports.

39 ilde FETÖ'ye yönelik son 1 haftadır devam eden “KISKAÇ-39” operasyonlarında; 103 şüpheli yakalandı❗️

Operasyonlarda yakalanan şüpheliler;
◾FETÖ terör örgütünün “Askeri Mahrem Yapılanması” ve “Öğrenci Yapılanması” içerisinde faaliyet yürütmek,
◾Ankesörlü telefonlarla örgüt… pic.twitter.com/elIzst5qoF

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) February 15, 2025

The individuals were allegedly involved in criminal activities related to FETÖ's "secret military structure" and its "student network."

The suspects are also accused of hiding in "invisible houses," secretive locations used by the organization, and employing ByLock, the encrypted communication app associated with FETÖ.

FETÖ is a clandestine and controversial movement led by Fethullah Gülen, a former Turkish cleric and educator, who has lived in self-imposed exile in the United States since 1999.

The group is considered by the Turkish government as a terrorist organization due to its involvement in several illegal activities, including the 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye, which resulted in over 300 deaths and thousands of injuries.

The movement's roots trace back to the 1970s, with Gülen's teachings focusing on a blend of Islamic faith and moderate values. Over the years, FETÖ grew into a transnational organization, operating in more than 150 countries, with an estimated 10,000 schools, charities, and media outlets globally, though many have been shut down in Türkiye and abroad following the coup attempt.

FETÖ’s most significant operations in Türkiye revolved around infiltrating key state institutions, including the military, judiciary, police, and education systems.

By Aghakazim Guliyev