Illegal reproductive cell trade operations in 14 provinces

In his statement on his social media account, Minister Gürlek stated that the fight against criminal structures that disregard the human body and dignity continues with determination.

Gürlek stated that an investigation was launched by the Terrorism and Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, upon a notice made through the Presidential Communication Center (CİMER); He noted that important evidence has been obtained that the illegal reproductive cell trade linked to Türkiye, TRNC, Albania and Georgia is being carried out in an organized manner.

We will not allow criminal structures that make unfair profits from human bodies. We continue our fight with determination against criminal structures that direct women to illegal reproductive cell trade and disregard human dignity and physical integrity. In the investigation initiated by the Terrorism and Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of our Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, upon a tip-off made through CİMER, findings were reached that the illegal reproductive cell trade linked to Turkey, TRNC, Albania and Georgia was being carried out in an organized manner. As a result of the evaluation of HTS and MASAK records, international travel information and other evidence obtained, it was determined that Turkish citizen women were directed abroad and sold eggs in return for financial gain. Within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that a total of 811 eggs were sold by 41 women.

In the simultaneous operation carried out today in 14 provinces, including Istanbul; Legal proceedings have been initiated against a total of 53 suspects, including 1 organization leader, 5 organization managers, 41 donor women, 2 gynecologists and obstetricians and 4 travel organizers. 36 of the suspects were caught and taken into custody, and it was determined that 1 suspect was in prison. Efforts are continuing to capture a total of 16 suspects, including 7 suspects who were found to be abroad.

Details of the operation against the illegal "reproductive cell" trade, organized in 14 provinces based in Istanbul, have been revealed.

Source: TRT Haber Açık RSS (Gündem) (Open Press / Translated Full Text)