200 Kilograms of Gold Bars Seized in Turkish Religious Community Probe

Turkish police have seized 200 kilograms of gold bars, worth an estimated 1.34 billion Turkish Lira (approximately $41 million USD), during a raid connected to an investigation into the Süleymancılar religious community. The operation, coordinated by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, targeted the fugitive brother of the detained community leader, Alihan Kuriş.

The significant haul of gold, originating from an unspecified source, was discovered at the residence of Hilmi Tuna Kuriş. He is the brother of Alihan Kuriş, who is currently in custody as part of the ongoing "Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization" investigation. This probe has already led to the detention of 38 suspects, with 32 subsequently being arrested and six placed under judicial control measures.

Among those arrested are Alihan Kuriş himself and several other individuals identified as key figures within the community's leadership. The judicial control measures, including house arrest, were imposed on six other suspects. The investigation continues as authorities seek to dismantle the alleged criminal organization operating under the guise of the religious community.