Turkey busts Israel-linked forex scam ring accused of $266m fraud
Turkish security forces raided 236 addresses across the country in a coordinated operation targeting a network of 42 call centres allegedly defrauding victims globally.
What to know
- Turkish security forces raided 236 addresses targeting an Israel-linked forex fraud network accused of defrauding victims across three continents of at least $266 million over two years.
- The operation targeted 42 call centres operated by 28 companies with 239 suspects using false identities, forged documents, and fabricated investment profits to lure and bilk victims.
- The network systematically recruited multilingual employees, trained them with aliases and fake backgrounds, and funneled stolen funds through overseas bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets.
Akin Gurlek Turkish Justice MinisterYA Alleged mastermind (Israeli national with Portuguese passport)Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Intelligence agencyInterpol International law enforcement agency
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Investigators detail recruitment and training procedures for scam network operatives
Turkish officials revealed the network's systematic approach to recruitment and indoctrination. Applicants underwent one week of training where they were assigned aliases and instructed to create false personal backgrounds designed to impress victims, such as claiming to be Oxford graduates. Recruits were required to pass polygraph tests before employment.
“Applicants undergo one week of training. During this period, each employee is given an alias and instructed to create a false personal background. These fabricated stories include details designed to impress potential victims and gain their trust, such as claiming to be an Oxford graduate.”
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Turkish authorities reveal network's operating methods and scope of alleged fraud
Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek disclosed that the network allegedly defrauded victims in Europe, the Far East, and Africa of at least $266 million over the past two years. The network recruited multilingual customer service representatives who used false identities and forged documents, showing fabricated investment profits on controlled platforms to encourage larger investments before transferring funds to overseas accounts and cryptocurrency wallets.
“The network reportedly recruited victims through customer service representatives who spoke various languages…On investment platforms controlled by the suspects, victims were shown fabricated profits to encourage them to invest more money.”
— Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek -
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Turkish authorities conduct coordinated raids on forex scam network — Turkish security forces, coordinating with the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and Interpol, conducted dawn raids at 236 addresses in Istanbul and Mugla targeting an Israel-linked fraudulent trading network. The operation targeted 42 call centres operated by 28 companies and involving 239 suspects.