Police in Gaziantep have detained 12 suspected people in an operation targeting qualified fraud linked to money laundering, conducted across seven provinces. The raids were carried out by Gaziantep Gendarmerie units, coordinated with the Jandarma’s KOM and Cybercrime directorates, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and the Gaziantep Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Operations took place in Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir, Manisa, Sirnak, Erzurum and Antalya. Investigators said the suspects allegedly contacted citizens via social media, using promises of high returns to lure them into fraud. Authorities also alleged that the criminal proceeds were disguised through front companies operating under the names of investment, finance and crypto advisory services. During the raids, police seized a large number of digital materials and various documents. The operation report also cites account activity of 3.2 billion Turkish lira tied to the suspected network. The 12 suspects are currently in custody as the investigation continues.