Today, an important operation in the field of cryptocurrency took place in our country. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the development. The operations carried out in 21 provinces centered in Ankara should be considered a strong blow against fraudulent activities frequently encountered in the cryptocurrency world. The “SiberGöz-42” operation, conducted under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security’s Cyber Crimes Department, targeted the cryptocurrency platform “Smart Trade Coin,” which promised high profits but was actually aimed at sophisticated fraud.
127 Suspects Detained as a Result of the Operation
As a result of the operations, 127 suspects were detained, and it was determined that billions of dollars in illicit gains were obtained. This development demonstrates how seriously the fight against cybercrime is taken and how relentlessly law enforcement pursues those who use information systems for fraudulent activities.
The fraudsters’ activities were quite cunning. They directed citizens to invest in the cryptocurrency platform, promising gains with minimal risk. Additionally, they used a pyramid scheme by selling bot applications for automated trading and promising earnings to existing users for bringing in new members. However, thanks to the determination and coordinated efforts of law enforcement, this fraudulent network was dismantled.
Scale of the Operation
The scale of the operation was quite impressive. Assets worth billions of TL were seized, and 177 immovable properties and 61 movable properties, as well as firearms and digital evidence linked to the fraudsters, were confiscated.
It was determined that the network made approximately 1 billion dollars through this method.
