"Thanks & Release": Indonesian Student Knelt in Thanks After Bag Found, in Bursa

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(Milliyet Newspaper, 3 November 2026)

Anyone who's ever lost something (i.e. everyone), can relate.

In Bursa, a bag belonging to Indonesian university student Rahmawati 

Kualika Foebiannitra—containing her passport and some foreign 

currency—was found by a cleaning staff member, İsmail Ertürk, who 

returned it to her. Security camera footage captured the moment 

Foebiannitra, overcome with joy and happiness upon being reunited with 

her bag, prostrated herself in gratitude.

On October 29, Rahmawati Kualika Foebiannitra, an Indonesian 

university student, left her backpack—containing her passport, some 

foreign currency, and personal belongings—on her seat as she 

disembarked from a metro carriage to transfer at the Acemler Metro 

Station. Later that night, the carriage was moved to the BursaRay 

Operations and Maintenance Directorate in the Odunluk neighborhood 

for cleaning.

A cleaning staff member, İsmail Ertürk, discovered the bag and alerted 

his supervisor. An official report was filed, and the bag was handed 

over to the lost-and-found office. Following the incident, staff from 

the BURULAŞ Personalization Unit reviewed security camera footage, 

identified the owner and her travel route, and reached out to her.

Everybody loves a hero!

Rahmawati Kualika Foebiannitra, the Indonesian student to whom the 

bag belonged, was invited to the lost-and-found office in the Osmangazi 

district. After her identity was verified and the contents of the bag were 

confirmed to be hers, the items were returned to her. 

It was noted that Rahmawati, who was reunited with her passport, money,

and personal belongings, is scheduled to travel to Indonesia in two days; 

she managed to recover her passport just one day before her flight.

Meanwhile, security cameras captured the moment Rahmawati retrieved 

her bag—showing her overwhelmed with emotion, prostrating in gratitude, 

and the staff offering her water to help her calm down. 

İsmail Ertürk, the cleaning staff member who found the bag, recounted: 

“Around 11:00 or 12:00 at night, while I was cleaning a metro carriage, 

I noticed a green bag. I immediately called my supervisor, and together, 

we handed it over to a security officer. My supervisor filed a report, and 

the bag was then sent to the lost and found office. We always strive to 

fulfill our human duty. I learned that the bag belonged to an Indonesian 

student; it contained money and a passport. I am glad that this ensures 

she won’t face any issues during her travels. Knowing that I played a part 

in doing a good deed makes me even happier than it made her.”

And then there's the reward...

Kayhan Özdemir, an official at the lost and found office, explained: 

“Items found on the metro or in stations are delivered to us along with 

an official report. We verify each item against the report, then return 

them to their rightful owners. If a wallet contains identification, a student 

ID, or a significant sum of money, we handle the matter directly at our 

central office. We locate the owner’s personal information, contact them 

by phone, and arrange for the return of their belongings. In this case, 

we discovered a passport and some cash in the student’s bag. After 

completing the necessary paperwork, we reached out to the student and 

invited her to our office. Once it was confirmed that the bag belonged to 

her we returned it. The student was so overcome with joy that she wept 

and even prostrated in gratitude. We helped to calm her down, offered 

her some water and cologne, and she left our office in high spirits. 

This outcome brought us great happiness as well.”

"Cloak & Release": Drivers Hang Towels Over License Plates to Avoid Fines, All Over Turkey

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(Kayserihaber.com website, 3 November 2026)

 "Oh! My wife must have left it there....she's a clean-freak"

The mystery behind the cleaning cloths and towels seen hanging from 

the trunks of certain vehicles in traffic has been solved. It has been 

determined that drivers use this method to camouflage their license 

plates, aiming to evade detection by Electronic Traffic Enforcement 

Systems (EDS) and avoid fines.

This tactic also serves as a convenient excuse should these drivers be 

stopped during police checks. Some motorists caught in such instances 

attempt to escape penalties by claiming that a cloth was accidentally 

caught in the trunk lid when it was closed, or that it had been left there 

to dry after the vehicle was washed.

EDS-istan:

"Betray & Release": Coworkers Copy Colleague's Keys to Steal Gold and Cash, in Antakya

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 2 November 2026)

          ...and don't make copies of their house keys!

Couple robs home of their own coworkers in Hatay: 1.5 million 

TL (about $30,000) haul!

In the Antakya district of Hatay, a couple—who worked at the 

same company as their victims (!)—made copies of their 

coworkers' house keys. While no one was home, the pair 

broke in and stole gold and foreign currency valued at 

approximately 1.5 million TL. The suspects were apprehended 

after police examined 22 hours of security camera footage.

The incident took place on October 8 in the Akasya 

neighborhood of the Antakya district. Following the theft of 

11 gold bracelets (weighing approximately 200 grams in total), 

40,000 TL, and 700 US dollars in cash from a residence, the 

Hatay Police Department launched an investigation.

When good coworkers go bad.

Police investigations revealed that the suspects—identified as 

N.N.H. and M.A.P., who are a couple and coworkers of the 

victim—had committed the theft. The suspects had previously 

copied the key to their friend’s home; they entered the residence 

while the woman was away and stole the gold and foreign 

currency she had been saving to purchase a home.

Teams from the Hatay Police Department conducted field 

investigations and reviewed approximately 22 hours of security 

camera footage. Following this analysis, the two suspects were 

identified, apprehended, and taken into custody.

Security camera footage captured the suspects walking along 

the street with the stolen gold and subsequently selling the items 

at a jewelry store.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against the suspects, 

N.N.H. and M.A.P.

"Deep Freeze & Release": Mummy-in-Refrigerator Case Solved 19 Years Later, in Mersin

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 1 November 2026)

He was known as "Pharoah", so internment quite appropriate.

In Mersin, six individuals have been taken into custody as part of a 

reopened investigation into the 2007 murder of 49-year-old Bahaddin 

Sefer—a case that became widely known as the "mummy corpse" 

murder after his remains were discovered inside a refrigerator encased 

in concrete in the courtyard of a house. (!)

On August 1, 2007, a tenant living in a house on 4537th Street in the 

Bahçe neighborhood of the Akdeniz district noticed unusual activity 

among rats in the garden. Upon beginning to break up the concrete 

ground, the tenant grew suspicious due to a foul odor and alerted the 

police. 

When officers arrived at the scene and fully broke through the concrete, 

they discovered a mummified male corpse inside a buried refrigerator (!). 

DNA testing later confirmed that the remains belonged to Bahaddin Sefer, 

who had been reported missing in 2001. An autopsy revealed that Sefer 

had died from injuries caused by a sharp object and a fractured skull; 

however, at the time, it could not be determined who had killed him or 

when the murder took place.

"Yeah, it's kind of a mess...but it'll have to do till the real mess 

gets here."

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced on social media that following 

information suggesting Sefer was last seen around 2001, statements were

 collected from 32 individuals across various provinces. Based on the 

evidence gathered, an operation was launched—centered in Mersin and 

spanning six provinces—resulting in the detention of six suspects. 

According to information obtained from judicial sources, the individuals 

suspected of involvement in the murder—which is believed to have been 

committed for "honor" (!)—have been identified as H.Ş., H.Y., A.İ., B.Ş., 

Ö.Ş., and A.E. The suspects were apprehended and taken into custody 

during simultaneous operations conducted at six locations across the 

provinces of Mersin, Batman, İzmir, Aydın, Yozgat, and Sivas. 

It has been reported that the suspects, who were captured outside the 

province, will be brought to Mersin, and that the investigation into the 

incident is being meticulously pursued by the Office of the Chief Public 

Prosecutor.

"Meow & Release": Neglected Cats Led to Bizarre and Gruesome Discovery, in Cat-stantinople

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(DHA News Agency, 31 October 2026)

              That look says "I know but you never will."

Concerned after noticing that the cats on his balcony were 

being neglected, a neighbor in Kağıthane alerted authorities; 

the resident was later found dead inside his home. (!)

In Kağıthane, Elmas Ö. (54) grew suspicious after noticing that 

her neighbor, Nihat Aydınlar (53), was not tending to the cats 

left on his balcony. Worried for Aydınlar’s ​​well-being, Elmas Ö. 

contacted the police. Upon entering the residence with the 

assistance of fire department personnel, they discovered 

Aydınlar’s ​​body on a sofa. An investigation into his death has 

been initiated.

The incident took place on Wednesday, August 12, around 19:00,

in the Nurtepe neighborhood. According to the information 

obtained, Elmas Ö. noticed that her neighbor Nihat Aydınlar’s 

​​cats had been left on the balcony for several days. Not seeing 

Aydınlar—who usually takes good care of his cats—Elmas Ö. 

grew suspicious and, fearing for his well-being, reported the 

situation. 

Odd time for a yard sale...or maybe the landlord was

eager for a new tenant. 

It was observed that belongings and clothing from Aydınlar’s 

​​apartment had been removed and placed in front of the building. 

Footage captured via mobile phone shows these items and 

garments belonging to Aydınlar situated outside the building. (!)

  

Upon finding the apartment door locked, police—assisted by 

fire department personnel— gained entry and discovered the 

lifeless body of an individual on a sofa; the body was 

unrecognizable (!). Identification confirmed the deceased to be 

Nihat Aydınlar, who resided in the apartment. 

A preliminary examination by a municipal physician deemed 

the death suspicious, though no visible signs of physical 

trauma were observed on the body. Following an investigation 

of the scene by forensic teams, Aydınlar’s ​​body was taken

to the Forensic Medicine Institute morgue to determine the 

exact cause of death. An investigation into the incident has 

been initiated.

"Ink & Release": Silver Thief Wore Tattoo Sleeves to Fool Security Cameras...in Vain, in Adana

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(NTV Haber website, 31 October 2026)

Camera saw tattoos! So just take it off when you get home.

The incident took place during the night of September 13 on Sefa 

Özler Street in the Kuruköprü neighborhood of Seyhan district of

Adana. Mehmet Ali L. (53), a jewelry craftsman, concealed his face 

with a helmet and traveled to the commercial building housing the 

shop of İshak Ş. (56)—a silver wholesaler with whom he had 

previously conducted business with.

Carrying tools and equipment on his motorcycle, Mehmet Ali L. 

waited until the end of the workday and the subsequent closing of 

the building to carry out the theft.

Using an oxygen torch, Mehmet Ali L. cut the locks on the iron door 

of İshak Ş.’s shop. He then proceeded to fill a suitcase and a sack he 

had brought along with 115 kilograms of silver, some of which was 

in the form of ingots, taken from the shop’s cabinets.

Mehmet Ali's favorite movie character...

After completing the theft, the suspect exited the premises, having also 

dismantled the door of the commercial building itself.

Following a report by İshak Ş., who discovered the theft upon arriving 

to open his place of business, teams from the Public Security Branch’s 

Theft and Pickpocketing Bureau launched an investigation. After 

examining security camera footage from the area, the teams identified 

the suspect’s residence.

During a raid on the house, the teams recovered a motorcycle that had 

been altered—some of its parts had been removed, replaced, and the 

vehicle itself repainted. It was also determined that the suspect, 

Mehmet Ali L., had kept his helmet on the entire time to avoid being 

recognized and had worn a sleeve-like garment featuring tattoo designs 

on his arm. (!)

With great fashion sense, Mehmet Ali wore a silver t-shirt...

sans tattoo sleeves.

Additionally, the suitcase used to transport the stolen silver items was 

discovered in the woodshed at the suspect’s home. Mehmet Ali L., who 

was taken to the police station, denied the allegations during his 

interrogation, claiming that he had not committed any theft and had 

no connection to the incident.

Following the necessary procedures, the suspect was referred to the 

courthouse, where he was subsequently arrested by the court.

Furthermore, during searches conducted at two separate locations, 

the teams recovered approximately 55 kilograms of the stolen silver 

items and returned them to their owner.

"Blackmail & Release": Businessman Threatened by "The Ugly Ones", in Istanbul

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 30 October 2026)

 Who wouldn't be scared to get a threat from these guys!?

Nevzat Aydın, the former owner of Yemeksepeti, has alleged 

that he received a threatening phone call following the 

emergence of news reports about him. 

Aydın filed a formal complaint, stating that after reports surfaced 

claiming he had paid 100 million TL (about $2 million) to have 

his son join inthe pre-match ceremony at a Trabzonspor-Beşiktaş 

game, he was contacted by an individual named K.A.—who 

claimed to be a member of a criminal organization known as 

"Çirkinler" (The Ugly Ones) (!)—who demanded 1 million euros. 

Aydın further stated that he was threatened with the killing of his 

child if he failed to pay the requested amount so he filed a 

complaint with the Beykoz Public Security Bureau, reporting that 

on October 28, around 6:00 PM, he received a call via a messaging 

app from a number with the Greek country code (+30). The caller, 

who identified himself as K.A.—a member of a criminal gang

 known as "Çirkinler"—demanded 1 million euros and threatened 

to kill his child if the payment was not made.

Handsome is as handsome does.

Aydın stated that the threats began after his son participated in 

the pre-match ceremony for the Trabzonspor vs. Beşiktaş game 

on October 22. Noting that the threats followed media reports 

alleging that he had paid 100 million TL to secure his son's 

participation in the ceremony, Aydın added that he reserves the 

right to take legal action against those who published these reports.

Hope his son isn't a Beşiktaş fan...