Turkey issues arrest warrants for 10 individuals allegedly linked to FETO naval infiltration
In a series of coordinated operations, Turkish authorities have apprehended several suspects accused of ties to the Fethullah Gülen Terrorist Organisation (FETÖ) in simultaneous raids across three provinces. FETÖ, led by U.S.-based cleric Fetullah Gülen, is accused of orchestrating the July 15, 2016 coup attempt in Turkey that resulted in the deaths of 252 people and injuries to nearly 2,700. Since then, Turkey has been targeting the terrorist group's active members and sleeper cells, reducing its influence. The latest operations were launched following the issuance of detention warrants for 10 suspects, including one active-duty officer and nine former personnel dismissed from service. The warrants involve individuals linked to FETÖ's infiltration of the Naval Command, although specific names were not disclosed in the available information. Investigators claim the suspects maintained secret contact with FETÖ's 'civilian imams' through prepaid landlines. The landlines, registered to small businesses including kiosks and grocery stores in Ankara, were a key focus of the investigation. The Terrorist Crimes Investigation Bureau is probing suspects linked to FETÖ's 'confidential services' network. The investigation is focused on FETÖ's infiltration of the Naval Forces Command. Since 2016, FETÖ has faced operations almost daily as investigators try to unravel its massive network of infiltrators. The group is still implicated in various cases, suggesting that its influence may not have been completely eradicated. FETÖ is accused of a long-running campaign to overthrow the Turkish state through infiltration of institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary. The organisation maintains a vast network, including suspected infiltrators still operating within Turkish institutions. In addition to the Naval Command, FETÖ has been implicated in a string of cases related to its plots to imprison critics, money laundering, fraud, and forgery. The group is also accused of embedding operatives within the military, a fact that has been indicated in operations and investigations since the 2016 coup attempt. Despite these ongoing operations, FETÖ backers in army ranks and civil institutions have disguised their loyalty. However, the Turkish authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to uncover and detain these suspects, ensuring the safety and stability of the nation.
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