A Noteworthy Search in a Corruption Investigation in Mersin: 4 Kilograms of Gold Bars and a Large Amount of Foreign Currency Were Seized.
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A large amount of foreign currency and gold was seized at the address of a suspect as part of a corruption investigation conducted by the Mersin Public Prosecutor's Office. 04.10.2026, Sputnik Turkey
During an operation targeting Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, gold and foreign currency worth a total of 51.2 million TL were seized at the address of suspect Ali Özbaran.
Shocking details have emerged in the comprehensive corruption investigation conducted by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against the metropolitan, Mezitli, and Yenişehir municipalities.
During a search of a suspect's home as part of a corruption investigation targeting municipalities in Mersin, 257,600 euros, 25,120 dollars, 64,100 pounds sterling, and 4 kilograms of gold bars were seized. The search also uncovered Republic gold coins, an unlicensed handgun, ammunition, and tender documents.
As part of a corruption investigation conducted by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the following items were seized from a suspect's address: 257,600 euros, 25,120 dollars, 64,100 pounds, 4 kilograms of gold bars, 116 full Republic gold coins, 8 half gold coins, 5 quarter gold coins, 2 grams of gold, an unlicensed pistol, 3 magazines, 60 bullets, and tender documents.
New details have emerged in the corruption operation in Mersin, where 59 people, including 3 mayors, were detained. During a search of Ali Özbaran's home as part of the investigation, a large amount of cash, 4 kilograms of gold bars, Republic gold coins, an unlicensed handgun, and numerous tender documents were seized. So, who is Ali Özbaran? What does businessman Ali Özbaran do, and how much is his fortune? Details in our news report.
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