Ankara court orders 35 arrests in Alihan Kuriş organized crime case
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An Ankara court ordered the arrest of 35 suspects in the Alihan Kuriş organized crime investigation on August 29, 2026. Two other suspects were released under judicial control. The suspects were among 37 detained in an operation on August 25.
Key Facts
- An Ankara court ordered the arrest of 35 suspects in the Alihan Kuriş organized crime investigation.
- Two suspects were released under judicial control.
- The 37 suspects were detained in an operation on August 25, 2026.
- Suspect Mehmet A. was arrested in Antalya for allegedly ordering the concealment of 37 folders related to the organization's money flow and financial structure.
Court Decision
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office brought 37 detained suspects before the Sulh Ceza Hakimliği (Peace Criminal Court) with a request for arrest. The court ordered the arrest of 35 suspects. Two suspects were released under judicial control.
Investigation Background
The operation was carried out on August 25, 2026, under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the Financial Crimes Branch of the Provincial Police Department. The investigation targets the Alihan Kuriş criminal organization, described as a for-profit criminal group. Suspect Mehmet A., who allegedly ordered the concealment of 37 folders containing the organization's money flow, financial structure, and connections, was arrested in Antalya.
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Ankara court orders 35 arrests in Alihan Kuriş organized crime case
