Kidnapped Businessman Rescued in Operation

Habertürk

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A woman from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) contacted Istanbul police, reporting that her Turkmen husband had been held hostage and that his captors had demanded money. Robbery detectives responded to the tip and rescued A.S. in a sting operation. It was revealed that A.S. had been beaten by the suspects and was allegedly kidnapped because of a dollar debt. Four people, including a woman, were detained.

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A.S., a 35-year-old Turkmen tourist who was kidnapped and held hostage for two days by people to whom he owed $16,000 in debt in Istanbul, was rescued in a police operation. The suspects reportedly assaulted and injured A.S. Four suspects, including a woman, were apprehended in the operation and referred to the courthouse after processing at the police station.

Cumhuriyet

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Kidnapped and held hostage for two days by individuals to whom he owed $16,000 in debt in Istanbul, Turkmenistan national A.S. (35) was rescued in an operation conducted by police teams. It was learned that the victim, A.S., was beaten and assaulted by the suspects.