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Turkey Jails 37 over Alleged Sale of Visa Appointments on Black Market - Turkish Minute

An İstanbul court on Saturday arrested 37 people accused of using automated software to obtain visa appointments in bulk and charging applicants large fees for appointments and related services. The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating individuals and companies operating as visa consultancies over allegations that they used software known as bots to access the online appointment systems of consulates and authorized visa ser…

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Of the 41 suspects detained as part of the "visa" investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 38 were arrested and 3 were placed under judicial supervision.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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In Istanbul, an investigation into organizations allegedly using software to access online appointment systems under the guise of visa consultancy, booking appointments in bulk, and charging exorbitant fees from citizens, resulted in the arrest of 37 suspects and the release of 4 others under judicial supervision.

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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41 people were detained as part of the "visa" investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Of the suspects, 38 were referred for arrest and 3 were placed under judicial supervision.

As part of an investigation into companies operating under the guise of visa consultancy, 41 people were taken into custody. Arrest warrants were requested for 38 of the suspects, while judicial control measures were requested for the remaining 3.

·Türkiye
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A new development has emerged in the investigation into organizations operating under the guise of visa consultancy, accessing online appointment systems through software, and charging exorbitant fees from citizens. Of the 41 suspects detained in this context, 38 have been referred to the court with a request for their arrest.

·Türkiye
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Cumhuriyet broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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