Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared the details of the ‘SiberEye-45’ operation on his social media account. The operations were carried out in 19 provinces under the coordination of the Gendarmerie General Command Cyber Crimes Combat Department. A total of 38 suspects were apprehended during the operations, with a transaction volume of 63.5 million lira in their accounts. It was determined that the suspects were involved in illegal gambling, qualified fraud, online child pornography, and unauthorized access to computer systems.
The operations resulted in the seizure of a large number of computers, phones, SIM cards, portable memory devices, bank and credit cards, and unlicensed firearms. It is a significant blow to cybercriminals operating in the country, as the authorities continue to crack down on various types of cybercrimes. The Interior Minister emphasized the importance of combating cybercrime and protecting citizens from online threats. The coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies have proven successful in apprehending suspects and seizing illegal assets related to cybercrimes.
The operation targeted individuals involved in a range of cybercrimes, including illegal betting, fraud, child pornography, and unauthorized access to computer systems. The suspects were found to have significant transaction volumes in their accounts, indicating the scale of their criminal activities. The authorities are determined to crack down on cybercriminals and ensure that they face justice for their actions. The Interior Minister praised the efforts of the Gendarmerie General Command Cyber Crimes Combat Department in coordinating the successful operation and apprehending the suspects.
The seizure of computers, phones, SIM cards, and other electronic devices will provide valuable evidence for the authorities to further investigate the criminal activities of the suspects. The operation serves as a warning to individuals involved in cybercrimes that law enforcement agencies are actively targeting and apprehending those responsible. The Interior Minister expressed his commitment to combating cybercrime and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the face of online threats. The success of the ‘SiberEye-45’ operation reflects the dedication and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrimes across the country.
The apprehension of 38 suspects and the seizure of a significant amount of illegal assets demonstrate the impact of the ‘SiberEye-45’ operation in combatting cybercrimes. The authorities are sending a clear message to cybercriminals that their illegal activities will not go unpunished. The coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies have proven successful in identifying and apprehending individuals involved in a range of cybercrimes, including illegal gambling, fraud, child pornography, and unauthorized access to computer systems. The Interior Minister’s commitment to combating cybercrimes reflects the government’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the digital age.