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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 20 October 2026)
Seems innocent enough...
In an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief
Public Prosecutor's Office, an operation was launched against a
criminal network that coerced women into traveling abroad to
sell their eggs in exchange for money. A total of 36 suspects
were taken into custody during operations spanning 14
provinces, with Istanbul as the hub.
It has emerged that one of the two separate tips received was
provided by the spouse of gang leader Hacer T.; the informant—
whose name was not disclosed—reported that his wife and a
pharmacist named Muammer T., with whom she was having an
illicit affair (!), were engaged in the "trafficking of reproductive
cells."
The Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office’s Bureau
for the Investigation of Terrorism and Organized Crime initiated
the probe following a tip-off received via CİMER (Presidential
Communication Center) regarding a gang that directed women to
travel abroad to sell their eggs for financial gain.
Investigations carried out by the Istanbul Police Department’s
Anti-Migrant Smuggling and Border Gates Branch revealed that
an organized, illicit trade in reproductive cells was being conducted,
involving Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC),
Albania, and Georgia.
Hacer hanım heading for the frying pan...
An analysis of HTS (call detail record) data, MASAK (Financial
Crimes Investigation Board) records, international travel information,
and other evidence confirmed that the suspects had facilitated the
travel of Turkish female citizens abroad for the purpose of selling
their eggs in exchange for monetary payment.
Investigations revealed that 41 women had sold their eggs a total of
811 times. Following the conclusion of these inquiries, simultaneous
operations were carried out across 14 provinces, with Istanbul as the
hub. Legal proceedings were initiated against 53 suspects, including
one ringleader, five organizers, 41 female donors, two obstetrician-
gynecologists, and four travel coordinators.
While 36 of the suspects have been taken into custody, it was
determined that one suspect is already incarcerated. Efforts are
ongoing to apprehend the remaining 16 suspects, including seven
individuals who have been identified as being abroad.
Lessons learned: don't put them all in one basket.
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