Turkey: Security operation against ISIS spans 16 provinces; $170,000 frozen

Turkish authorities detained 43 suspects in a security operation conducted across 16 provinces, centered on Istanbul. The suspects are accused of collecting and transferring $170,000 to the Islamic State (ISIS) between 2021 and 2025.

Authorities framed the operation as a counter-terrorism financing crackdown, with investigations pointing to an organised network for fundraising. The sweep reflects Turkey's ongoing efforts to combat extremist organisations and monitor suspicious money transfers.