Türkiye cracks down on ISIS financiers, 17 detained

Turkish authorities carried out an operation targeting the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organisation.

The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office said that 17 out of 42 suspects were arrested for allegedly financing ISIS, transferring 80 million Turkish lira ($1.9 million) to the organisation, Caliber.Az reports per Turkish media.

Arrest warrants have also been issued for 22 suspects abroad, while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining three fugitives.

The operation underscores Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and disrupt financial networks supporting extremist groups.

By Khagan Isayev