Allegations of Massive Fraud in Fruit and Vegetable Sales: They Even Issued Receipts in the Names of Deceased Farmers.
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The irregularities in the system, which suppresses producers, exploits consumers, and leaves the food market at the mercy of the free market, have been documented in a Treasury report. Tax inspectors compared farmer declarations, producer receipts, e-invoices, Market Registration System data, and company records.
The investigation into the fresh fruit and vegetable market has revealed striking findings. Examining the statements of 1,029 farmers, it was determined that receipts were issued for prices far exceeding the actual purchase price of the products, and that documents were even issued in the names of individuals who did not produce anything, or even those who had passed away.
Tax audit reports included in the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office have brought to light the striking realities behind exorbitant price increases from the farm to the market. The investigations revealed that producer receipts were inflated, and millions of liras worth of fake documents were created even in the names of deceased individuals who had never sold any products.
Tax audit reports included in the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office revealed the fraud behind the exorbitant price manipulation extending from the farm to the market. It was determined that suppliers, who showed the cost of products sold by farmers for 6-8 lira as 28 lira on paper, inflated yields without selling any goods, and even issued millions of liras worth of fake receipts in the names of deceased in…
Haber 7 - An investigation has been launched into major suppliers of fruits and vegetables. The prepared report states that receipts were issued in the names of deceased individuals and that the purchase price of the products was shown as higher than the actual price.
In the audit reports prepared as part of the investigation into the price journey from farm to market, documents issued in the names of deceased individuals or those not engaged in farming were revealed... September 15, 2026, Sputnik Türkiye
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