Türkiye Repatriates 11 Fugitives Wanted Internationally
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Sunday through his official NSocial account the successful repatriation of 11 fugitives sought on criminal charges. Among them, nine were under Interpol Red Notices and two were wanted at the national level. The operation resulted from coordinated law enforcement efforts across various countries.
“The fugitives were apprehended and extradited from Georgia, Germany, Albania, and Belgium through close cooperation between Turkish authorities and international law enforcement agencies,” Yerlikaya said.
The operations were organized under the leadership of the General Directorate of Security’s Interpol-Europol Department, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and several specialized units, including intelligence services, the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Department (KOM), the Narcotics Crimes Department, the Public Order Department, and the Cybercrime Department.
These specialized teams have been consistently tracking and capturing suspects who had fled abroad while facing active arrest warrants in Türkiye. Collaboration with foreign partners proved essential in securing these extraditions.
- Six fugitives were detained in Georgia.
- Three were captured in Germany.
- One was arrested in Albania.
- One was captured in Belgium.
Author’s Summary
Türkiye’s coordinated efforts with international agencies led to the extradition of 11 fugitives, emphasizing its active role in cross-border crime enforcement.