Turkey Extradites 10 Wanted Fugitives in Major International Operation

International Fugitives Captured and Returned to Turkey

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• Country Police Cooperation Leads to Major Security Success

In a significant international security operation, Turkish authorities have successfully secured the extradition of 10 fugitives wanted for serious crimes. The individuals, captured across several European countries, were returned to Turkey to face justice.

Coordinated International Manhunt

The successful extraditions were the result of a coordinated effort led by Turkey's General Directorate of Security, specifically its Interpol

Europol Department. Working in close collaboration with intelligence units and anti-crime directorates, Turkish officials tracked the fugitives abroad. Through joint operational cooperation with law enforcement agencies in the host countries, the suspects were located and apprehended.

Fugitives and Their Alleged Crimes

The captured individuals were wanted for a range of serious offenses. Nine of them were subject to an Interpol Red Notice, signifying they were wanted internationally, while one was sought on a national warrant.

• Russia: S.T., wanted for intentional homicide and links to an organized crime group; M.U., wanted for fraud and forgery of official documents.


• Germany: S.K., wanted for fraud through unauthorized use of bank cards; Ş.S., wanted for attempted intentional homicide; Ö.Y., wanted for intentional homicide.


• Georgia: H.A.E., wanted for drug trafficking and parole violation; E.G., wanted for robbery and forming a criminal organization; H.Y., wanted nationally for deprivation of liberty.


• Belgium: A.G., wanted for armed robbery.


• Bulgaria: Ü.K., wanted for robbery by multiple perpetrators, intentional homicide, and deprivation of liberty.

A Continued Commitment to Security

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya praised the efforts of all involved personnel. He emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to pursuing criminals regardless of their location. "Whoever commits a crime, no matter what bulletin they are on or where they are, we are catching them one by one and bringing them back to our country," the minister stated, reaffirming the dedication to ensuring the safety and security of the public.