A blow to illegal reproductive cell trade in Turkey
In an operation targeting illegal reproductive cell trade conducted in 14 provinces centered in Istanbul, proceedings were initiated against 53 suspects. The investigation determined that 41 women had sold eggs abroad a total of 811 times.
An investigation launched by the Istanbul-Anadolu Republic Prosecutor's Office upon a CİMER report has assessed that an organized illicit organ trade network linked to Turkey, KKTC, Albania, and Georgia was carried out.
An investigation based on HTS and MASAK records, travel information, and other evidence has determined that Turkish citizen women were sent abroad to sell eggs for financial gain.
36 suspects were detained
In an Istanbul-centered simultaneous operation spanning 14 provinces, criminal proceedings were launched against 53 suspects, including 1 organizational leader, 5 organizational executives, 41 women, 2 women patients, an obstetrician, and 4 travel organizers.
36 suspects were detained. While it was determined that one suspect was incarcerated, authorities reported that operations continued for the apprehension of a total of 16 suspects, including 7 arrested abroad.
Minister Gürlek's statement
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek shared information about the investigation on his social media account.
Gürlek, stating that criminal networks profiting from the human body would not be tolerated, thanked the prosecutors and security forces involved in the investigation.
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