Undocumented Workers Detained in Bursa; Businesses Fined

Authorities in Bursa, Turkey, have detained six foreign nationals during an inspection aimed at combating illegal immigration and human trafficking. The operation, conducted by the Bursa Provincial Police Department's Anti-Immigration Smuggling and Border Gates Branch, focused on a workplace in the Nilüfer district.

During the inspection, officers identified six individuals without proper documentation. Four of them had no identification at all, while the other two possessed residency permits but lacked the necessary work permits to be employed legally in the country. The foreign nationals were handed over to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for processing.

In connection with the findings, two individuals identified as organizers were apprehended by the police. This action is part of a broader effort to curb illegal employment and hold accountable those who facilitate it.

Separately, in the Osmangazi district, police questioned 207 foreign nationals across four public establishments. This check revealed six individuals without identification, one person violating visa regulations, and two with residency permits registered in other provinces. Furthermore, administrative actions were taken by Social Security Institution (SGK) inspectors against businesses found to be employing 19 foreign nationals without proper social security registration.