Operation against 'Çobanlar Grubu' in Ankara: 4 detained, 18 vehicles and 12 properties seized
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office detained 4 of 7 suspects in the operation targeting the structure that laundered drug proceeds; precautionary measures were imposed on assets including 1 hotel and 4 entertainment venues.
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In the drug-proceeds money-laundering operation targeting the structure known as the 'Çobanlar Grubu', based in Ankara, the Anti-Narcotics Crimes Branch Directorate detained 4 of 7 suspects; efforts to apprehend 3 people are ongoing.
According to the statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the report prepared by the MASAK Presidency, together with field research and financial analysis work, was taken as the basis. The investigation revealed that the suspects laundered the criminal proceeds they obtained from drug trafficking through financial transactions, company activities and asset acquisitions.
Simultaneous search and seizure operations, centred on Ankara, were carried out at 6 residential and 6 business addresses belonging to the 7 suspects. In the operation, assets consisting of 18 vehicles, 12 real estate properties, 1 hotel, 4 entertainment venues and 1 office were seized.
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said: "The fight to prevent the laundering of criminal proceeds obtained from drug trafficking through the financial system and various asset acquisitions continues with determination."
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- PrimaryMilliyet Emlak