Suspects accused of coercing foreign women into prostitution via social media were arrested in the Kapaklı and Çerkezköy districts.
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Eleven suspects were arrested in a prostitution operation conducted across the Kapaklı and Çerkezköy districts of Tekirdağ. Investigators say the suspects used social media platforms to coerce foreign nationals into prostitution. Fourteen foreign women were rescued in the operation, which once again laid bare the prevalence of human trafficking and exploitation in the region. As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities continue to gather evidence based on digital surveillance and witness testimony.
A prostitution operation was conducted in the Kapaklı and Çerkezköy districts of Tekirdağ, resulting in the arrest of 11 suspects and the rescue of 14 foreign women. The suspects were using social media platforms to force foreign women into prostitution, and the prosecutor's office is investigating whether an organized structure is involved.
The operation is part of a broader investigation into prostitution networks operating through social media in the region, raising awareness about human trafficking risks on digital platforms. The statements of the rescued women and digital evidence will contribute to ongoing investigations to identify similar networks.
Mehmet Yılmaz