Breaking news... Operation Against 'Bots' Targeting Visa Companies: 60 Arrest Warrants Issued.
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Breaking news... A "bot" operation targeting visa processing companies was launched in 8 provinces, centered in Istanbul. Arrest warrants have been issued for 60 people as part of this operation.
Kısa Dalga's censored investigative report revealed the appointment crisis, high costs, and intermediary company practices faced by citizens in visa applications. In the "bot" operation targeting visa companies in 8 provinces centered in Istanbul, arrest warrants were issued for 60 people.
In an operation targeting visa companies across 8 provinces, centered in Istanbul, arrest warrants were issued for 60 suspects who allegedly used automated software to book visa appointments, redirected citizens to paid intermediary services, and charged an additional 300-400 euros per transaction.
In an operation targeting visa fraud across eight cities, centered in Istanbul, arrest warrants have been issued for 60 suspects. (October 20, 2026, Sputnik Türkiye)
As part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous operations were carried out in 8 provinces targeting individuals and companies operating in the field of visa consultancy and appointment scheduling. The operation, coordinated by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command, aimed to apprehend 60 suspects in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Balıkesir, Denizli, and Kocaeli. It was reported…
Arrest warrants have been issued for 60 people in 8 provinces, centered in Istanbul, who were found to have illegally profited from citizens under the guise of visa consultancy services.
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