Turkey extradites six red-notice suspects from Georgia, including Redkitler leader Delen and Erdoğan Aykut
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Turkey extradites six red-notice suspects from Georgia, including Redkitler leader Ferhat Delen and Erdoğan Aykut, head of the Erdoğan Aykut crime group. The two men face charges including premeditated murder, arms trafficking, and robbery; four other suspects were also brought to Turkey, according to Cumhuriyet. The Interior Ministry announced the extradition, Sabah reported.
Arrests and Extradition
Turkish police, coordinating with Interpol and Europol, brought six red-notice fugitives from Georgia to Turkey through the Sarp border gate. The operation involved the Turkish National Police's Interpol-Europol Department, the Foreign Ministry, and the Justice Ministry. Among those extradited were Ferhat Delen, leader of the Redkitler organized crime group, and Erdoğan Aykut, leader of an eponymous crime group. Sozcu reported the Redkitler leader's surname as Ferhat Mardin, while Cumhuriyet and Sabah identified him as Ferhat Delen.
Criminal Charges
Ferhat Delen was wanted for intentional killing, forming a criminal organization, and illegal purchase, possession, or carrying of firearms. Erdoğan Aykut was sought for armed robbery, facilitating illegal exit from the country, and theft. Bayram Tekkalan, a member of the Kule Emre organized crime group, faces charges of armed threats, damaging public property, and illegal firearms possession. Four other suspects—Ş.B., D.Y., H.U., and F.S.—were wanted for crimes including premeditated murder, attempted murder, incitement to murder, armed robbery, counterfeiting, and deprivation of liberty.
Organized Crime Groups
Cumhuriyet described Redkitler as an organized crime group; Sozcu called it a 'new generation' criminal organization. Its leader is accused of intentional homicide, establishing a criminal group, and illegal firearms offenses. The Erdoğan Aykut group is named after its leader, who faces robbery, theft, and charges related to facilitating illegal border crossings.
What's Next
The six suspects are now in Turkish custody after being handed over at the Sarp border crossing. It remains unclear whether Turkish authorities will seek additional extraditions from Georgia in connection with the two crime groups.
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Turkey extradites six red-notice suspects from Georgia, including Redkitler leader Delen and Erdoğan Aykut
