Crypto fraud operation in Istanbul: vehicles seized
In Istanbul, crypto fraud suspect R.J.S. and spouse A.K. were detained. Nine vehicles, luxury items, and large sums of money were seized. The investigation continues.
In Istanbul, R.J.S., wanted by Interpol for large-scale cryptocurrency fraud, and his spouse A.K. were detained in Beşiktaş during a police operation supported by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT). Nine vehicles registered to A.K. were seized and secured in a parking lot as part of the investigation. Authorities also detained three bodyguards of the suspect, with procedures ongoing. The operation covered 15 different addresses in Beşiktaş, Üsküdar, and Sarıyer. Searches at these locations led to the confiscation of $7,150,000, 160,000 Turkish lira, luxury watches, bags, jewelry, six cold wallets, three pistols, four long-barreled rifles, seven magazines, 400 rounds of ammunition, eleven computer cases, and twelve laptops. The investigation remains ongoing.