The criminal, named Saeed Amiri, was hiding in Izmir and was trying to escape from Turkey.
Amiri was using a fake ID while he was in Izmir.
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said that Amiri was charged for leading an organized crime group, illegal gambling, and money laundering. He was detained along with 4 other people, according to him.
Yerlikaya added that 6 other people are also under prosecution regarding this case.
During the Turkish police operation, 120 thousand dollars, 80 thousand euros, and 9 watches worth 500 thousand dollars, in addition to 15 companies, 10 cars, and 17 properties were seized.
MNA/TSN channel
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