Turkish Anti-Corruption Operation Detains 18 People, Including Doctors

Turkish authorities detained 18 suspects, including at least four doctors, in a sweeping security operation against bribery carried out in the provinces of Ordu and Samsun on the Black Sea coast.

Reports indicated that the operation targeted a network suspected of accepting bribes, comprising employees in the public sector as well as workers in the healthcare system — a sign that the reach of corruption extends into sensitive sectors that directly affect citizens.

Detentions took place simultaneously in both provinces, indicating prior coordination among the security agencies conducting the investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the nature of the alleged bribes or the parties that benefited from them.

This operation falls within the context of Turkish authorities' ongoing efforts to combat administrative and financial corruption, as the country periodically sees similar security campaigns targeting officials and employees across various sectors.