Turkey announces biggest operation against fuel-related tax evasion in its history Sertac Bulur | 16.01.2021
ANKARA
Security forces arrested 220 suspects across Turkey Saturday in the biggest operation against fuel-related tax evasion in the country s history.
Police carried out the operation, dubbed Silici, as part of an investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor s Office across 50 provinces, arresting 220 suspects for allegedly incurring financial damages on government bodies via information systems, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.
Authorities seized computers and mobile phones, among other digital materials and financial documents, amid the searches that were conducted with the participation of tax inspectors and revenue specialists at 242 points, including 170 fuel stations and 23 fuel distribution companies.
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