Turkey probe after 2 million lira leukemia fundraiser, family detained
Authorities allegedly cancelled a humanitarian residence permit and detained a mother and three children.
A probe in Turkey is reportedly underway after a man allegedly raised around 2 million lira to fund his child’s leukemia treatment, before police detained his family.
According to the report, the suspect, who has lived in Turkey for eight years, collected donations for his young son, who is said to have undergone six rounds of chemotherapy. The family was reportedly also granted a humanitarian residence permit in 2024 due to the child’s health condition.
Investigators moved after the alleged fundraising, the report claims. It says the humanitarian residence permit was later cancelled and that a threat code was applied to the parents, leaving them without a new permit.
The most serious development came with a police operation, the report alleges. The mother and three siblings, including the child receiving treatment, were detained. The whereabouts of the detained people were described as unclear, and the family’s lawyer allegedly could not reach them.
The report also says the case is still awaiting official clarification from authorities, including what the alleged investigation is specifically based on and how the child’s treatment will continue.
No formal charges, court dates, or official confirmation of the alleged detentions and investigation details are described in the available information.
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Source:
Yeni Akit Gazetesi