Fugitives slapped with 915,000 lira fine for forging documents – Latest Turkey News
Operation in Istanbul against those issuing false documents to foreign nationals
In a recent operation conducted in Istanbul, law enforcement authorities targeted individuals involved in the issuance of false documents to foreign nationals. According to reports from NTV, the anti-immigrant smuggling teams uncovered a network operating in Istanbul that was involved in providing fake documents to foreigners.
The operation took place in collaboration with several authorities including the Social Security Institution (SGK), the provincial immigration administration, and municipal police officers. The targeted locations were raided in the districts of Küçükçekmece and Zeytinburnu.
During the raid, it was discovered that the owner of one establishment had hired three foreign nationals without proper work permits. The illegal immigrants were subsequently transferred to a removal center for deportation procedures. Additionally, the owner of the workplace was slapped with a hefty fine of 915 thousand liras.
In a separate development, another operation was carried out in Mecidiyeköy square targeting a consultancy and insurance company. This company was found to be involved in issuing fake marriage certificates to illegal immigrants, enabling them to stay in Turkey. The search conducted at the company yielded two Turkmenistan passports, five Turkmenistan celibacy certificates, and 14 residence permit documents. As a result of the operation, two individuals were prohibited from leaving the country.
Furthermore, in a different operation led by the provincial gendarmerie teams, a total of 105 illegal immigrants who were attempting to flee the country were apprehended and taken to the removal center.
These operations serve as a strong deterrent to individuals involved in the production and distribution of false documents to foreign nationals. The authorities are committed to cracking down on such illegal activities to ensure the integrity of the immigration process and national security.
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