Additional Detention Ordered in Human Trafficking Investigation

The owner of TezTur Tourism and Travel Agency, T.M., company employee R.T., and another suspect, O.S., along with alleged victim P.O.V., were brought before the court. Financial Police Officer Yaren Yemenicioğlu stated that the investigation, which began on December 5, involves charges of money laundering, human trafficking, forgery, and inciting the creation of forged documents.

According to the police, R.T., who works at the agency, admitted to signing five fake documents under his own name and having them notarized. The investigation revealed that 13 Sri Lankan nationals were brought into the country on falsified tourist visas for a total payment of $26,800. The invitations, which were supposed to include T.M.’s name and signature, were instead altered and signed by R.T.

O.S. was accused of preparing the fake invitations and using multiple mobile phones to evade detection. The police noted that O.S.’s phone line was last active yesterday morning, and further devices are being sought as part of the investigation.

During the hearing, R.T. was released on bail under strict conditions, including a travel ban and financial guarantees. However, the court ordered an additional two days of detention for T.M. and O.S.