Murder Suspect Who Changed Face With Surgery Caught After 7 Years
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- - A murder suspect, Barış Mirza, who had been on the run for seven years, has been apprehended.
- Mirza was wanted for allegedly orchestrating a fatal shooting in 2010 that resulted in the death of Burak Şen.
- He had reportedly altered his appearance through plastic surgery and used his brother's identity to evade capture.
In a dramatic turn of events, Turkish law enforcement has successfully apprehended Barış Mirza, a fugitive accused of orchestrating a murder seven years ago. Mirza, who had been living in Georgia after allegedly masterminding the 2010 shooting death of Burak Şen, was brought back to Turkey to face justice. The Ankara Police Department's Anti-Terror Branch meticulously tracked Mirza, uncovering his elaborate attempts to evade capture. Reports indicate that Mirza underwent significant cosmetic surgery, including procedures on his nose, lips, and chin, and even received a hair transplant to alter his facial features, making him resemble his brother. He was reportedly using his brother's identity to re-enter the country. This "movie-like" operation highlights the persistence of law enforcement in bringing criminals to justice, no matter how long they remain at large or how they attempt to disguise themselves. Mirza has since been arrested and remanded in custody pending trial.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.