Turkish security forces, in a swift operation in Edirne province, successfully identified and stopped a vehicle carrying several wanted suspects, including a dismissed expert from the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), who were attempting to leave the country illegally.
Turkish police forces, on June 27, 2026, during a coordinated operation on the Keşan-İpsala highway in Edirne province, stopped a vehicle that appeared to be transporting individuals for an illegal border crossing. The operation, led by intelligence and counter-terrorism teams, resulted in the detention of seven people, among whom are former government officials with serious judicial records [1].
Details of the Operation on the Border Route According to reports published by reputable Turkish news agencies such as "Yeni Şafak" and "Habertürk," the vehicle was being driven by an individual identified by the initials "İ.D" heading toward the western borders. After stopping and conducting a thorough search, it was revealed that the driver himself has a criminal record, including "intentional injury" and "forming an organization to commit a crime," and was acting as the organizer of this escape [2]. Edirne province, due to its borders with Greece and Bulgaria, has always been one of the main routes for individuals intending to leave Turkey illegally.
Identity of the Detainees and Connection to Judicial Cases The controversial part of this detention was the identification of the vehicle's passengers. Based on police investigations, one of those arrested is "M.G," a former and dismissed expert of the Turkish Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). He was wanted by the Ankara 13th High Criminal Court on charges of membership in the Fethullah Gulen network (FETÖ/PDY) [1].
In addition to him, other individuals with similar records were present in the vehicle:
* M.A: A former and dismissed supervisor of the Court of Accounts (Sayıştay) who was wanted by the Sivas judicial authorities.
* V.D: A dismissed Gendarmerie sergeant.
* Three others (H.G, H.D, and S.K.D): Whose cases regarding membership in illegal organizations are currently in the appeal stage [3].
Security Implications and Continued Investigation The detention of a former ÖSYM expert has once again raised sensitivities regarding the infiltration of members of illegal networks into Turkey's educational and regulatory institutions. ÖSYM is responsible for conducting all university entrance exams and civil service exams in Turkey, and in past years, numerous cases regarding the theft of exam questions by members of this network had been raised [2].
Currently, all 7 suspects have been transferred to the police department for further interrogation, and the vehicle has been seized. Security officials have emphasized that surveillance operations in border areas will continue with determination to prevent the escape of wanted elements [3]. It is expected that after the completion of the police file, these individuals will be transferred to the judicial authorities of Ankara and Sivas for trial.
Operation by Turkish security forces in Edirne province resulting in the detention of 7 wanted suspects.
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- Durdurulan araçta yakalandılar: Aralarından biri ihraç ÖSYM uzmanı — Yeni Şafak (2026-06-27)
- Yurt dışına kaçmak isteyen FETÖ şüphelileri sınırda yakalandı; 7 gözaltı — Habertürk (2026-06-27)
- Yurt dışına kaçmak isteyen FETÖ'cüler sınırda yakalandı — Sözcü (2026-06-27)
