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Turkey Orders Detention of 49 over Alleged Sale of Visa Appointments on Black Market

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Turkish authorities on Tuesday launched operations to detain 49 people accused of using automated software to obtain visa appointments in bulk and charging applicants large fees for appointments and related services, local media reported, citing Justice Minister Akın Gürlek. The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating individuals and companies operating as visa consultancies over allegations that they used software known as bo…

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As part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, operations were carried out in six cities targeting suspects who were using bots and software to collectively obtain and sell visa appointment credentials to citizens. Arrest warrants were issued for 49 suspects in raids on 63 addresses in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Balıkesir, Bursa, and İzmir.

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A Haber broke the news in Türkiye on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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