Anti-usury operation in Turkey leads to 25 arrests

An anti-usury operation has led to the arrest of 25 suspects across seven provinces in Turkey. The coordinated effort was launched following an investigation into illegal lending activities.

The operation was carried out by teams from the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch and the Intelligence Branch of the Bitlis Police Department, under the coordination of the Tatvan Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Simultaneous raids were conducted in Bitlis, Muş, Van, Batman, Mersin, Antalya, and Muğla.

During the searches of the suspects' residences, authorities confiscated a significant amount of financial documentation. This included 155 checks, 3 bonds, 11 promissory notes, and numerous private contracts, all believed to be related to their usurious activities.

Of the 32 suspects initially detained, 25 were remanded in custody by the courts. An additional 5 suspects were placed under judicial control measures, while 2 were released. The investigation into the usury ring is ongoing.