Wanted Man Posed as Justice Ministry Aide, Hosted by Prosecutors in Turkey

A man with an outstanding arrest warrant for theft was hosted in the offices of the Chief Public Prosecutor in Marmaris, Turkey, after falsely presenting himself as a special aide to the Deputy Minister of Justice. Furkan Devecioğlu, who had a finalized prison sentence and an arrest warrant against him, managed to meet with chief prosecutors and district governors by claiming to be an official from the Ministry of Justice.

According to T24 news, Devecioğlu and an associate were detained as part of an investigation launched by the Marmaris Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The investigation began on April 29 when the Marmaris District Governorship received an inquiry. A person claiming to be Devecioğlu's bodyguard requested meetings with Marmaris District Governor Nurullah Kaya and Chief Prosecutor Fatmagül Yörük. Despite Prosecutor Yörük's suspicions, Governor Kaya agreed to the meeting. During the meeting, Devecioğlu introduced himself as the "HSK special representative of Deputy Minister Can Tuncay."

Governor Kaya hosted Devecioğlu, took him on a boat trip and dinner, and arranged for his free accommodation at the Marmaris Öğretmenevi (Teacher's House). Devecioğlu reportedly spoke of his close ties to members of the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), judges, prosecutors, and politicians. He even introduced himself by phone to some judges and prosecutors. Chief Prosecutor Fatmagül Yörük became suspicious of Devecioğlu's familiarity with names and positions within the Ankara Judiciary and initiated an investigation.

Further examination revealed the man's real name to be Furkan Devecioğlu, with a finalized prison sentence of 1 year and 4 months for theft, leading to an active arrest warrant. The Marmaris Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an ex officio investigation. Devecioğlu and his associates, Muhammet S. and S.Y., were apprehended in Ankara. During the investigation, it was determined that the suspects arrived in Marmaris with a rental car that had a card with "HSK" written on its windshield. Devecioğlu stated in his testimony that he had previously served as a civilian advisor to former MP Hasan Basri Sönmez, who resigned from the MHP, and that he had held a position within the Ülkü Ocakları (Idealist Hearths).

Devecioğlu admitted to introducing himself to Chief Prosecutor Fatmagül Yörük as "Can Tuncay, the Minister's HSK Special Representative." He claimed to know numerous judges, prosecutors, and civil administrators, and stated he occasionally visited the HSK, entering through the "protocol door" without leaving identification. Searches at his home uncovered identification cards with MHP and AKP logos. His phone contained photos and correspondence with members of parliament, a governor, judges, and prosecutors. Devecioğlu, who presented himself as a bodyguard, was arrested on charges of fraud.